LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Flo-
ral Park upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary on Febru-
ary 13, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 commend
the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park upon the occasion of its
60th Anniversary to be celebrated on Saturday, February 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The name Kiwanis means "we trade" or "we share our talents"
and it was coined from an American Indian expression, Nunc Kee-wanis;
and
WHEREAS, A global organization of volunteers, Kiwanis International is
dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time;
each year Kiwanis clubs throughout the world support nearly 150,000
service projects; and
WHEREAS, These projects help shelter the homeless, feed the hungry,
mentor the disadvantaged, and care for the sick; dedicated to the chil-
dren of the world, members of Kiwanis also help to develop youth into
leaders, build playgrounds, raise funds for pediatric research and much
more; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1950, the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral
Park has been continuing this great tradition of service for the past 60
years; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park
have worked tirelessly to help support many local organizations and
causes including Breast Cancer, Boy Scouts, Lyme Disease, Aids Research,
Local Little Leagues and the Police Activity League; their unwavering
efforts have changed the lives of countless individuals; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park
is in direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involve-
ment is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment,
an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in
all endeavors on behalf of the Club and the community it serves; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and recognize
the members of the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park, 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
commend the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park upon the occasion
of celebrating its 60th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Kiwanis Club of New Hyde Park-Floral Park.