LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis
Club of Merrick

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those fraternal organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment whose endeavors have faithfully served the welfare of the
citizens of the State of New York; 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 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Merrick, to be cele-
brated on Saturday, May 30, 2009, at the Hempstead Country Club; and
WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Merrick was founded on March 31, 1949;
the club began with just 25 members and has grown to its current member-
ship of 80; over the years, the club has held many fundraisers, includ-
ing pancake breakfasts, holiday gift wrapping and other events; it
assists the community in a variety of ways, including sponsoring youth
groups, highway clean-ups, helping children and children's support
groups, and providing scholarships; and
WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Merrick has enjoyed a rich history over
the years, with its members coming from fields such as accounting, civil
service, education, management, and many more; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, the Kiwanis Club of Merrick strives
to fulfill the Kiwanis vision of changing the world, one child and one
community at a time; through the participation of its members, it has
helped to educate children, support its community, and has established
itself as the premier service organization in Merrick; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the Kiwanis Club of Merrick, past and present, who have
labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for
the community it serves; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Merrick; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to President Susan Gruen Helsinger.