is a premier supplier to mechanical and plumbing contractors. It has been serving the New York metropolitan area and is a leading supplier throughout the Northeast. The company is over 100 years old. From this company, Wallace retired. While pursuing a professional career in engineering, Wallace's interest in Prince Hall Masonry increased as he became more aware of the fraternity's rich history. In 1964, he joined the fraternity and became a member of Samson Lodge No. 65 of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of New York. Wallace knew that his success in the fraternity would be achieved through persistence and determination. In fact, he believed that Calvin Coolidge was right: -Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Genius not; Education will not; Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. In doing se, he served as Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 1968. Through hard work, persistence, and unwavering devotion. Wallace matriculated through the elective ranks of the Grand Lodge and was elected Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons of the State of New York and Jurisdiction in June of 1983.
underserved in New York State. Prince Hall Freemasonry in the State of New York is harvesting the fruits of his successful organizational and business strategies, including: obtaining a multimillion dollar loan from Housing and Urban Development and erecting a 97 unit apartment complex for senior citizens; erecting a beautiful, top- notch camp for underprivileged children on the 968 acres of land owned by Prince Hall Masons in Roscoe, sponsoring a college scholarship program; computerizing the Grand Lodge; establishing a Benevolent Fund for the sisters and brothers in the craft; organizing the Dr- Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday program for members of the craft and the community; and serving dinner to the homeless and the community on Thanksgiving and Christmas. His accomplishments as Grand Master were impressive.
Most Worshipful Brother Wallace was also very active in the United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Prince Hall Affiliation Northern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Incorporated, and held membership in King David Consistory No. 3. According to Masonic scholar and historian Joseph A. Walkes, the first Scottish
Most Worshipful Brother Wallace served as Grand Master for 12 years. During this period, he employed the knowledge he had gained as an engineer, corporate leader, and businessman. Most importantly, he used his bone-deep commitment to improving the lives of the
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