Preamble
WHEREAS, a civic organization known as "Orden de Caballeros de Rizal" (Knights of Rizal) was incorporated under the Corporation Law of the Philippines in the year 1916 by patriotic citizens for the following purposes: "(a) To develop the most perfect union among the Filipinos in revering the memory of Dr. Jose Rizal; "(b) To promote among the associated knights the spirit of patriotism and Rizalian chivalry; "(c) To study and spread the teachings of Dr. Jose Rizal and keep ever alive his consecrated memory and to make effective his exemplary and exalted principles; and "(d) To organize the annual festivities in honor of Dr. Rizal. "WHEREAS, there is greater need than ever for the Filipino people to propagate and to practice the teachings of Rizal; WHEREAS, the Knights of Rizal, if officially recognized and vested with appropriate powers, would be a convenient instrumentality by which the teachings of our national hero may be propagated among our people to the end that they emulate and follow his examples; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to grant legislative Charter to the said Knights of Rizal in order to accord official recognition to it and to enlarge its powers so that it may more fully and more effectively accomplish the laudable purposes for which it was organized: Now, therefore