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<p>At the Saturday evening banquet in Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 11, 2020, the retired Commander of the Grand Patriarchy, Maj. Gen. Paul Van Heynegen was honored. There were presentations by Committee of Management, Grand Household of Ruth, Grand Patriarchy and the Second Brigade Patriarchy. He received two plaques and tokens of love. Much love was shown by all present.</p>
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