LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Charter Signing of the Merrick
Lions Club on May 11, 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 who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the Charter Signing of the Merrick Lions Club on Monday, May 11,
2009, at the Westbury Manor; and
WHEREAS, Since being founded in 1917, the International Association of
Lions Clubs has provided its 1.3 million service-minded men and women in
over 205 countries with the opportunity to serve others; and
WHEREAS, The International Association of Lions Clubs are recognized
worldwide for their service to the blind and visually-impaired; this
service began when Helen Keller challenged the organization to become
her "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" during its
1925 international convention; and
WHEREAS, Now part of the largest service organization in the world,
the Merrick Lions Club is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of
public service to the community and the visually challenged and is
destined to exemplify the ideals of Lions Club International for many
years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions which have such noble aims and intentions are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Charter Signing of the Merrick Lions Club on May 11,
2009, and to extend to this worthy fledgling organization its best wish-
es for a future of purposeful success and well-being; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Merrick Lions Club.