EDM 15: 150th anniversary of Killyleagh Olive Branch Royal Black Preceptory No. 50

That this House celebrates the 150th anniversary of Killyleagh Olive Branch Royal Black Preceptory (RBP) No. 50; notes that, in 1868, a warrant was re-issued to Killyleagh RBP 50 and, by 1874, there was a preceptory membership of 86 Sir Knights; highlights that the first black banner was purchased by the preceptory in 1909 at a cost of £17 and that the cost to replace the banner today would be well in excess of £2,000; underlines the dignitaries who played a pivotal role at various times throughout the lifetime of the preceptory, including Mr Brian Faulkner, the last Prime Minister of Northern Ireland; further notes the Preceptory’s home in Frederick Street in Killyleagh; also notes that the membership has almost doubled in the last year; further highlights the commitment of PDM PM Sir Knight Sam Osbourne, who is also the Treasurer, and has held this office for 42 years; congratulates Killyleagh RBP 50 on reaching this milestone and wishes them all the very best for the next number of years.