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Masonic Bodies. He had the honor of leading during the centennial anniversary of the United Supreme Council in 1981 which created a journal that has been referred to on several occasions by Masonic historians across the globe. He created the Scottish Rite Hall of Fame for the Northern Jurisdiction and oversaw the completion of the Scottish Rite House in Philadelphia. He was honored by the Phylaxis Society as its Man of the Year in 1985 and by the Northern Jurisdiction as a 1985 Gold Medal Achievement recipient. Sovereign Grand Commander Isadore H. Clayborn, Southern Jurisdiction, bestowed the Gold Medal on him. He travelled to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns on September 29, 1985. Sovereign Grand Commander Gideon became the namesake of many monuments due to his outstanding leadership. The Gideon-Matthews Gardens (Seattle), Gideon Bell Tower of Mt. Zion Baptist Church (Seattle) and Russell S. Gideon Lodge #78 account for three of several monuments. One of Ebony Magazines Top 100 Most Influential Persons from 1977 to 1985, he left an indelible impression upon thousands and remains a prominent example of a true Scottish Rite Mason and a good man. Submitted by Sovereign Grand Inspector General Daryl L. Andrews, 33 o SOURCES OF INFORMATION: 1. 100th Anniversary Souvenir Journal, The United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., May 1981, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., pp.6, 12 2. Congressional Record: Proceedings and Debates of the United States Congress, “Tribute to Russell Sidney Gideon”, United States Congress, October 2, 1985, p.25740-25741 3. The Crescent Magazine, Bigger and Better Business. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Fall 1938
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