LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Massapequa Lions Club upon the
occasion of its 60th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose
endeavors have been dedicated to improving 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 justly proud to honor the
Massapequa Lions Club upon the occasion of its 60th Anniversary, to be
celebrated with a dinner and dance at the Stuart Thomas Manor in South
Farmingdale on Friday, April 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Lions Club of Massapequa is renowned for its dedication
to the Massapequa community and its residents; part of the largest
worldwide service organization, Lions Clubs International, with 45,000
clubs and 1.35 million members in 206 countries and geographic areas
dedicated to identifying and meeting local community needs, the Massape-
qua Lions Club may take pride in its history of support of Lions Inter-
national and of local charitable projects; and
WHEREAS, The Massapequa Lions Club continues to work diligently to
help Lions Clubs International achieve its vision of being the global
leader in community and humanitarian service and fully supports its
mission of empowering volunteers to serve their communities, meet huma-
nitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding
through Lions Clubs; and
WHEREAS, Chartered in 1951, the Massapequa Lions Club's dedicated
members have created an enduring legacy of service and pride of communi-
ty; the Club is well-known for its efforts on behalf of the blind and
visually and hearing impaired and for a wide range of projects benefit-
ing the entire community; and
WHEREAS, During its 60 years of service, the Massapequa Lions Club has
been very active in community affairs and has undertaken many fundrais-
ing projects to help support many praiseworthy and charitable endeavors
including the Smithtown Guide Dog Foundation, New York State Diabetes
Education, the Lions SEE Program, the New York Lions Eye Bank at North
Shore University Hospital, local Boy Scout troops, and scholarship
programs at Massapequa High School as well as assistance for families in
need in the Massapequa community and around the world; and
WHEREAS, The Massapequa Lions Club 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 Massapequa Lions Club, and its members, past and present,
upon the occasion of the celebration of its 60th Anniversary on April 1,
2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Linda M. Ruggiero, President of the Massapequa Lions Club.