LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club,
Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual Pre-Mother's Day Pink and White
Celebration on May 8, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize organiza-
tions which work to improve the quality of life for others; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is pleased to honor the Mid-
Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc. upon the occasion of its Annual Pre-
Mother's Day Pink and White Celebration, at a gala luncheon to be held
at Fleur De Lis in Ridgewood, New York on Saturday afternoon, May 8,
2010; and
WHEREAS, The Lions Club, Inc. of Mid-Bedford Heights, New York is
renowned for its dedication to its Mid-Bedford Heights community and the
residents thereof; part of a worldwide service club organization known
as Lions Club International, with nearly one and a half million members
dedicated to identifying and meeting local community needs, the Mid-Bed-
ford Heights Lions Club, Inc. may be justly proud of its history of
support of Lions International and of local charitable projects; and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc.'s dedicated members
have created an enduring legacy of service and pride of community; the
Club is well-known for its efforts on behalf of those in need; and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc., in conjunction with
Lions Club International, works diligently to assist blind and visually
impaired individuals; and
WHEREAS, It also helps support numerous programs for the youth of the
community as well as several soup kitchens, nursing homes, daycare
centers, organizations serving the deaf and many other worthy causes and
institutions; and
WHEREAS, Each year at its Pre-Mother's Day Pink and White Celebration,
a Celebration of Service, the Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc.
honors individuals who have made an impact on the community; and
WHEREAS, The recipients of the Club's 2010 Religious Award are Brother
Christopher Cato, Kimberly Ellis and Reverend L. Lynn Mitchell; Rosalie
Cooper and Lisa Lashley, Esq. have been designated recipients of the
Community Service Award and Dr. Sharon Solomon will receive the Health
Award; and
WHEREAS, Additionally, Lion Barbara Cormier and Lion Barbara Gray are
this year's Mid-Bedford Heights recipients of the prestigious Lions
award, the Melvin Jones Award, and Lion Diane Rougier has also been
named the Club's Lion of the Year; and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc. and its members
exemplify the Lions' motto, "WE SERVE"; the dedication to community
service prevalent among all those associated with the club merits the
recognition and applause of this Legislative Body and the appreciation
of all those who benefit from its services; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc., and its members, upon
the occasion of its Annual Pre-Mother's Day Pink and White Celebration
on May 8, 2010, and to applaud all the honorees of the day; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mid-Bedford Heights Lions Club, Inc. and to each of the
aforementioned honorees.