LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Goshen Lions Club upon the occa-
sion of its designation as Service Organization of the Year by the Gosh-
en Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those renowned organizations which 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 commend
the Goshen Lions Club upon the occasion of its designation as Service
Organization of the Year by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, to be cele-
brated on Friday, November 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The Lions are an integral part of the Goshen community,
creating awareness in the areas of sight conservation, speech/hearing
and diabetes; since 2003, the Goshen Lions Club has been the fastest
growing club in the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Currently, there are 41 active members in the Goshen Lions
Club, and their aim is to enhance the quality of life for the local and
extended community by providing education, recreational activities,
financial assistance to those in need; the Goshen Lions Club was char-
tered on April 21, 2003; and
WHEREAS, The original Lions Club in Goshen had a brilliant stretch of
service for several decades prior; Lions International is the largest
service organization in the world with one third of a million members in
more than 200 countries and territories; the Goshen Lions are dedicated
to living up to their motto, "As Lions - We Serve"; and
WHEREAS, The Goshen Lions Club is destined to continue its noble
mission of service to the community, and to the world, exemplifying the
ideals of Lions Club International for many years to come; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Goshen Lions Club upon the occasion of its designation as
Service Organization of the Year by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Goshen Lions Club.