SR499: SR499 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week; recognize April 20-26, 2025

25 LC 112 3553 Senate Resolution 499 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Halpern of the 39th and Kemp of the 38th A RESOLUTION Recognizing April 20-26, 2025, as Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week; and for other1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia has long dedicated itself to3 promoting goodwill among individuals and to advancing the welfa re of humanity in the4 many cities and communities it serves; and5 WHEREAS, this year, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is cel ebrating its 206th6 anniversary on the North American continent and its 180th anniv ersary in the State of7 Georgia; and8 WHEREAS, the officers and members of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia9 have requested that the week of April 20 through April 26, 2025 , be recognized as10 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week, with April 26 marking the founding date of this11 distinguished fraternity 206 years ago.12 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body13 recognize April 20-26, 2025, as Independent Order of Odd Fellows Week.14 S. R. 499 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3553 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed15 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Independent16 Order of Odd Fellows of Georgia.17 S. R. 499 - 2 -