LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club
upon the occasion of celebrating its 20th Anniversary on April 25, 2010

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 Southern Tier Retired Lions Club upon the occasion of its 20th Anni-
versary to be celebrated on Sunday, April 25, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Tier Retired Lions Club was organized in 1989,
by 12 retired men who wanted to serve their community; however, in order
to receive a Charter from Lions Club International they needed 20 men;
undeterred, by April 25, 1990, the club had 25 men and they were char-
tered as the only Chapter specifically for retired men in the world; and
WHEREAS, As a part of Lions Club International, the Southern Tier
Retired Lions Club is part of the largest service organization in the
world, which is an organization deeply committed to meeting the chal-
lenges of public service; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club and the
entire Lions Organization is to evaluate the needs within the community,
without regard to politics, religion or race, and to support humanitari-
an projects in response to those needs; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club host two
fundraisers throughout the year, and donate all the proceeds to charity;
they have also participated in the American Cancer Society Daffodil
drive each March for the past 20 years; additionally, many of its
members volunteer for the Salvation Army and the Big Flats Food Drive;
and
WHEREAS, Today, the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club has 30 members
who meet the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the El Monte
Restaurant in Fisherville, New York; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club is in
direct correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement 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 population it serves; and
WHEREAS, The Southern Tier Retired Lions Club is destined to continue
its noble mission of service to the community, and to the world, exem-
plifying the ideals of Lions Club International for many years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Southern Tier Retired Lions Club upon the occasion of its
20th Anniversary, honoring its members, past and present, who have
labored so conscientiously 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 Southern Tier Retired Lions Club.