LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the West
Seneca Kiwanis Club in 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 50th
Anniversary of the West Seneca Kiwanis Club in 2009; and
WHEREAS, The International Kiwanis organization is composed of ordi-
nary people performing extraordinary work; through guidance and example,
Kiwanis works to develop future generations of leaders; and
WHEREAS, Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organiz-
ing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and perform-
ing countless other projects to help children and communities; and
WHEREAS, Under the superb leadership of its President, Charles Markel,
the West Seneca Kiwanis Club is a community organization dedicated to
serving the people of West Seneca, New York; and
WHEREAS, In the autumn of 1958, members of the Lancaster/Depew Kiwanis
Club approached businessmen in the West Seneca area about forming a West
Seneca Kiwanis Club; and
WHEREAS, On January 24, 1959, Charter Night for the West Seneca Kiwan-
is Club was held at Skate Haven Ballroom, 1830 Abbot Road in Lackawanna,
New York; there were 32 Charter members; and
WHEREAS, On May 4, 2009, the Cheektowaga Town Board will be adopting a
resolution recognizing the West Seneca Kiwanis Club upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th year of operation and service; and
WHEREAS, On May 16, 2009, a 50th Anniversary Party will be celebrated
by the West Seneca Kiwanis Club; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious 50th Anniversary presents a unique opportu-
nity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the West
Seneca Kiwanis Club, and to congratulate it on its achievements and
progress; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments, and which serve to bring
people together for such constructive and beneficial purposes, are
brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the West Seneca Kiwanis Club; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Markel, President, West Seneca Kiwanis Club, West
Seneca, New York.