WHEREAS, the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge F. & A.M. for the States of Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, Inc., has been in continuous existence since April 23, 1960; and

        WHEREAS, the members of this Grand Lodge have rendered invaluable community and public service to improve the quality of life for all people within its jurisdiction; and

        WHEREAS, the members of the Grand Lodge have assisted our students with the help of scholarships to further the education of any student in need; and

        WHEREAS, Mr. James J. Rentie, Jr., as a member of Sabre Lodge No. 7, in Mountain Home, Idaho, is the fifth member from Idaho to be honored as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of this Grand Lodge; and

        WHEREAS, the members of this Grand Lodge have, through their civic contributions, demonstrated their concerns for quality community work, and a commitment to making a difference; and

        WHEREAS, the Grand Lodge will convene its 48th Annual Convention at the Owyhee Plaza Hotel from June 21 through 24, 2008;

        NOW, THEREFORE, I, C.L. “Butch” Otter, Governor of the State of Idaho, do hereby proclaim June 21 through 24, 2008, to be

PRINCE HALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONIC DAYS

in Idaho.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Idaho at Boise, Idaho, on this 9th day of June in the year of our Lord two-thousand and eight and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred thirty-second and of the Statehood of Idaho the one hundred eighteenth.

BEN YSURSA
SECRETARY OF STATE