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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-278
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
October 28, 2014
To recognize the contributions of John Thomas Doles, Sr., as the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons in and for the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia located at the Masonic Temple, 1000 U Street N.W., in Washington, D.C.
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., is the eldest son of the late Rena Hazel Doles Brown and Samuel Mason, Sr., born in Southampton County, Virginia;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., was raised by his grandparents, Robert I. and Margaret P. Doles and educated in the public school systems of Southampton and Arlington Counties where he graduated from Wakefield High School in Arlington, Virginia;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., enlisted in the Army where he served from 1967 thru 1970, including serving a tour of duty in Vietnam from 1968 thru 1969 and ending his military service at Fort Eustis, Virginia;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., returned to Arlington, Virginia, where he reunited with his bride, Susan Hicks Doles, whom he married prior to leaving for Vietnam;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., has 2 sons, John Thomas Doles, Jr., and Warren; 2 grandsons, Khalil and Warren II, and 2 granddaughters, Dominic and Khala;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., after receiving an honorable discharge from the Army, went on to pursue a career in the United States Postal Service, where he was employed 32 years and received many awards for distinguished service;
WHEREAS, during his career he served in every postal District in the Washington DC District, including Washington, D.C., Southern MD, and Northern VA, and retired in 2001.
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, after a few years of leisurely retirement, decided to get a job working as a Motor Coach Technician with Keller Transportation;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr.,during his working years in Southern Maryland, joined American Legion Post 275 and is also a charter member of the Post Legion Riders, although not so active as a rider;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., is an active sports fan of all the local sports teams including the Redskins, the Wizards, the Nationals, and the Capitols;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., is an active member of the Masonic Order and has obtained the following positions: Past Master, Doric Lodge #19; Past President of the Masters and Wardens Council (1996), Past Excellent High Priest, Saint John’s Chapter #7, HRAM; Past Worthy Patron, Naomi Chapter #9, OES; Past Grand Worthy Patron, Georgiana Thomas Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and the 83rd Most Worshipful Grand Master (“MWGM”) of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, Prince Hall Affiliation, and he is also a member of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Mystic Shrine and is a Grand Inspector General of the Jonathan Scottish Rite;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., during his tenure as the Worshipful Master of Doric Lodge #19 led the Lodge to winning the Jewel Contest on the 3rd Degree and was also named Patron of the year in 1998 while serving with PM Evelyn Snipes of Naomi Chapter #9;
WHEREAS, the Grand Master Doles’ Motto is: “Renewing Relevance by Strong Community Bonding”, and he has created a number of initiatives in the District of Columbia including the awarding of scholarships at Howard University;
WHEREAS, John T. Doles, Sr., holds honorary membership in Acacia Lodge #25, Nathaniel M. Adams Lodge #29, Warren Lodge #8, Harmony Lodge #22, Beacon Lodge #76 of New York, and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, MWGM Doles attends Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia, his favorite spiritual song is “Your Grace and Mercy,” and his favorite verse from the Holy Scripture is from Proverbs, Chapter 4, Verse 7, “Wisdom is the Principle Thing; Therefore, Get Wisdom, And With All Thy Getting, Get Understanding”.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors John T. Doles, Sr., and his contributions to the District of Columbia and declares November 24, 2014, as “John T. Doles, Sr., Day” in the District of Columbia.
Sec. 2. This resolution may be cited as the “John T. Doles, Sr., Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
