
                             MICKEY ANDER


                     District Deputy Grand Master
                         5911 Edsall Rd (PH-2)
                         Alexandria, VA  22304
                         Phone: (703) 370-1441


W Napoleon R. Cruz
Provost; Area Six
5412 Waycross Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310

                                                       2 May 1993    


My Dear Brother Nap,


     On April 6th the members of Concord Lodge initiated a Resolution of
Appreciation to recognize the outstanding support provided by W Dale
Thurman, the DEO for the 54th Masonic District.

     That Resolution was again acted upon at the 54th Masonic District
Master's and Warden's Association Meeting on the 27th of April -- at which
time it was further resolved that the Grand Master be requested to authorize
a Grand Lodge Certificate of Merit for Brother Dale.

     I certify that the resolution was unanimously approved and spread on
the minutes of that meeting.  And, I strongly endorse the presentation of
such an award.  Our Brother Dale has arduously labored in the interest of
Freemasonry both within our District and elsewhere as the calls of our
beloved Craft and Brethren have come to him.  These labors are set forth in
the citation which I have attached to this letter.

     If you and the Grand Provost both agree -- and the Grand Master sees
fit to make such an award; it would be my desire that you, Dick Walk and I
figure out how we can present the award (either at his Lodge or a District
meeting), in an appropriate ceremony. 

     Thank you for you help.  The $5.00 check is intended to defray the cost
of the Grand Secretary to prepare and mail the certificate to me.  I close with
warm regards, best wishes, and remain yours faithfully;



                                Sincerely and fraternally,           





                                    Mickey Ander, DDGM               
                                   District  54                      
Copy:  Secretary of the M&W's Association


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