Masonry Magazine March 2002 Page. 19
2001
REPORT of the PRESIDENT
A STEADYING FORCE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
For many reasons, this has been an extraordinary year. While our accomplishments as an association have been many, the events of September 11th have created other challenges. America, as usual, is meeting these challenges with strength and unity.
The acts of heroism we have witnessed are incredible and have given us renewed faith in our fellow Americans. Such selfless acts are definitely awe-inspiring. We have seen that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary results when the motivation is great. It is definitely time to be bold. And bold is what we are, both as a people and as an association. We will not let terrorism hinder our lifestyles or our future, but we will meet the problem head on, just as past generations have done in order to guarantee our freedoms.
Our current boldness as an association is exhibited by our approval of a new staff position to deal with government affairs and the fact that we are currently negotiating the purchase of our own national headquarters building after renting for 51 years! Our boldness as a country is exhibited by our commitment to end terrorism in our nation and around the world. America Strikes Back!
Richard M. Johnston
President
Mason Contractors
Association of America
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