LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Dover Lions Club upon the occasion
of its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those renowned organizations of high purpose and worthy
accomplishment that devote their energy, resources and thoughtful care
to improving the quality of life in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Dover Lions Club upon the occasion of its 60th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Part of the largest service organization in the world, the
Dover 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, The Dover Lions Club proudly sponsors a LEO Club for Dover
Middle and High School students who perform community-service activities
with a teacher advisor and its assistance; 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, Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the blind
and visually-impaired; this service began when Helen Keller challenged
the Lions to become her "knights of the blind in the crusade against
darkness" during the Lions' 1925 international convention; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, 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
honor the Dover Lions Club upon the occasion of its 60th Anniversary and
commending its members, past and present, who have labored so conscien-
tiously to secure and improve the quality of life in the community; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Dover Lions Club.