Arthur M. Brown 33° Meritorious Service Award
The Constitution of the Supreme Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, NMJ, provides that an "Award of Meritorious Service" may be conferred upon members of the Scottish Rite, who by reason of meritorious service of a Masonic character, they are worthy of such recognition.
The award is conferred by the Connecticut Council of Deliberation upon the recommendation of the members of the specific Valley. In the Valley of Hartford, the four presiding officers meet in secret session each year to vote on candidates worthy of consideration. From that time, until the award is conferred, the results are known only to them, the Valley Secretary, and the Council of Deliberation's committee.
Arthur Morton Brown, 33°, was born September 24, 1877 in Griswold, Connecticut, and was active in the legal profession, culiminating his legal career as state's attorney for New London County from 1924 until his retirement in 1947. He joined Mt. Vernon Lodge #75 in 1901 and was Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons in Connecticut in 1923. He was coronted a Sovereign Grand Inspector General 33° in 1918 at the age of 41. Ill. Brother Brown was crowned an Active Member of the Supreme Council on January 7, 1937, and served as Deputy for Connecticut from December 3, 1940 until his death on June 12, 1949.
Valley of Hartford Recipients
Here is a complete listing of the Recipients of the Arthur M. Brown 33° Meritorious Service Award