I just saw that the latest Tx Masons magazine is up, and on page 10 there is an abbreviated version of the resolution, but they don't say much.
http://grandlodgeoftexas.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Tx-Mason-2018.pdf
2018 RESOLUTIONS ANDS RECOMMENDATIONS
HOLD OVER RESOLUTION # 4—2017
This Resolution was voted on and passed at the 2017 Grand Annual Communication, it being a Constitutional
change must be voted on in the 2018 Communication.
RESOLUTIONS 2018
Resolution # 1—This is to change Dist. 60-A and 60- B into one District. As several Lodges in this
District have merged. It would be better served as one District. Submitted by Joseph R. Bailey, Five
Points # 1137, John E. Wood, El Paso # 130, and Thomas E. Jenkins, Omar Bradley # 1028. ( P&P)
Resolution # 2-- Art. 272 and Art. 273 be amended to read. If the Master has to leave the east, the
Past Master who takes over the East, may keep his Past Master Jewel on. Submitted by Thomas F.
Boone, Anson Jones # 1416. (P&P—MJC)
Resolution # 3-- Amend Art. 380, as to the visiting process of Texas Lodges. Submitted by James K.
Scales, Italy # 647. (Fin. – MJC)
Resolution # 4 -- Delete Art. 417, who may vote, and Replace with new Art. 417. Submitted by
Charles D. Gaulden, Greenville # 335. (P&P)
Resolution # 5—Amend Art. 512 of the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas to provide suspension of
Masonic activity when accused of a disciplinary violation
Involving the abuse of children. Submitted by Leonard P. Harvey, Keystone # 1143. Orville L. O’Neill,
White Rock # 234. (P&P—MJC)
Resolution # 6-- Amend Art. 512. Status of a Mason under allegations of a Masonic Disciplinary
Violation. Submitted by Robin W. Winslett, Danbury # 1432. Jay H. Hicks, Tucker # 297. (P&P—
MJC)
Resolution # 8—Delete Art. 401 and Form # 27. Submitted by Roger A. Jacobsen, St. Johns # 51.
(P&P—MJC)
Resolution # 9 – Amend Art. 236. Who may preside while conferring Degrees. Add new Art. 226-
A.Submitted by William (Bill) Lins, Wharton # 621. (P&P—MJC)
Resolution # 10— Finance Committee Change Art. 122 Thru Art. 126. Submitted by Ronald Wise,
Roy Stanley # 1367. (FIN.)
Resolution # 11 – Amend Art. 412. Committee Duties and Report. Adding information to second
paragraph. Submitted by Terrence A. Maxwell, Carrollton # 1400. (P&P—MJC)
Resolution # 12 – Amend Art. 163. Fees, Dues and Contributions. To repeal paragraph # 9, and
Amend paragraph # 10. Submitted by Thomas W. Ellison, Milam # 2. (FIN)
Resolution # 13—Amend Art. 53, as the Grand Lodge has changed their fiscal year to end on
December 31st. Submitted by Thomas W. Ellison, Milam # 2. (P&P— MJC)
Resolution # 14 – Amend Art. 311 by adding paragraph # 2,about credit and debit cards. Submitted
by Thomas W. Ellison, Milam # 2. (MJC)
Resolution # 15 – Amend Art. 361. Who may conduct ceremony. Having all deceased Brethren
during that Masonic year be read and entered in the minutes of that date. Submitted by C. D. Siems,
Gary Krzysicki, Bellaire # 1336 (P&P)
Resolution # 16 -- That the Golden Trowel Award forms be included in the Masonic Forms section of
the Laws of the Grand Lodge of Texas. Submitted by
C.D. Siems, and Gary Krzysicki, Bellaire # 1336 (P&P)
Resolution # 17 – Amend Art. 319. Automatic Suspension to February 1st and Art. 320 Notice of
Suspension by March 1st .
Resolution #18— Merge Lodges in Masonic District 120 with District 37A and Masonic District 120
be abolished – S. B. Mosser Lodge 912
GRAND MASTER RECOMMENDATION # 1—Amend Art. # 129, paragraph # a,( by adding the
sentence or brothers who are proficient in the esoteric work and lectures of the first three degrees in
Masonry.)