LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis
Club of Amityville, New York, to be celebrated on June 14, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commem-
orate the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York,
to be celebrated at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club on June 14, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Chartered in 1949 by local businessmen, the Kiwanis Club of
Amityville, New York, currently consists of men and women from all walks
of life and at different steps of the career ladder; and
WHEREAS, Working together to achieve what one person cannot accomplish
alone, the members of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York are
unified in the belief that children and the community benefit from the
efforts of a proficient group of caring volunteers; and
WHEREAS, Through these efforts, the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New
York, truly leaves a lasting impression on future generations and makes
the region a better place to live and raise a family; and
WHEREAS, For 60 years, the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York, has
been supporting youth of the region; it proudly sponsors Key Club, a
high school Kiwanis Club; K Builders, a middle school Kiwanis Club; a
Mentor program where members volunteer in first and second grade class-
es; and Kamp Kiwanis which sends local children to a camp in upstate New
York during the summer; and
WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York, is also responsible
for the beach pavilions and handicapped ramps for local residents being
built, adopting local families and donating turkeys to churches during
the holidays and filling the shelves of local pantries with groceries
each month; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York, spon-
sors numerous community events and fundraisers, including the Outback on
the Beach BBQ, the Annual Golf Classic, the Christmas wreath sale and
the annual Garage Sale; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1915 in Detroit and with headquarters now in
Indianapolis, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of
service and community minded individuals who support children and young
adults around the world; and
WHEREAS, More than 60,000 Kiwanis family members in 96 countries make
their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling
their resources to address worldwide issues; through these efforts,
Kiwanis International truly is "Serving the Children of the World"; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, 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
commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New
York, fully confident that it will continue to enjoy the sparkling
success which has so characterized its past; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, New York.