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Mission Statement
The Lodge is dedicated to the strength, preservance and memory of Emilia Sammartino. May her life and story be a symbol of the many Italian men and women who, by the work of their hearts and hands built a proud and enduring way of life in Italy, and forged the foundation for a new life and promising future for their children here in America. Let s make it our mission to maintain and continue the heritage, traditions and example set forth by Emilia Sammartino and our ancestors she represents. THE CREED OF THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA We believe in the Government of the United states of America as the Government of the people, by the people, and for the people and promise to obey and uphold its Constitution and Laws. We believe in the Government by orderly process and reject any doctrine that tends to subvert constituted government and authority. We believe in filial affection and respect for the Land of our Forefathers whose heritage is our highest contribution to America's progress. We believe in the brotherhood of man and promise to assist our fellow members, to care for the orphans, to extend our helping hand to the widows and to comfort those in distress. We believe in equal rights and duties for all; in equality of opportunity in the enjoyment of the benefits of human association extended to all without discrimination. We believe in freedom of thought, conscience and education and stand for individual liberty in the performance of duties and in the exercise of fights under the Constitution and laaws of our Country and State. We believe in the future progress and expansion of the Order Sons of Italy in America as the beneficial agent of all Americans of Italian birth or descent for their recognition and welfare, and promise to contribute to the moral, intellectual and material progress of our fellow members, and to support the program of the Order and all its activities for the welfare of our Country, our Order and the Community in which we live.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE ORDER SONS OF ITALY
The Order is based upon the principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. The Order intends to unite in one organization all thosse of Italian birth or descent having requisites stated in the bylaws. The Order respects the religious, and political opinions of its members but requires that they do not profess any doctrines tending to disrupt the existing social order by unlawful means.
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