LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Woodbury Lions Club upon the occa-
sion of its 50th 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
Woodbury Lions Club upon the occasion of its 50th Anniversary, cele-
brated on Saturday, March 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Lions Club of Woodbury is renowned for its dedication to
the Woodbury 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 Woodbury Lions Club
may take pride in its history of support of Lions International and of
local charitable projects; and
WHEREAS, The Woodbury 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 humanitarian
needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through
Lions Clubs; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1962, the Woodbury Lions Club's dedicated
members have created an enduring legacy of service and pride of communi-
ty; and
WHEREAS, During its 50 years of service, the Woodbury Lions Club has
been very active in community affairs and has undertaken many fundrais-
ing projects to help support many praiseworthy and charitable endeavors;
and
WHEREAS, The past and present members of the Woodbury Lions Club have
provided extraordinary service to their community through programs such
as their annual Nobody in Woodbury Goes Hungry breakfast, scholarships
for graduating seniors, sponsoring children to attend Camp Rez, and the
club's annual Woodbury Country Ramble; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Woodbury Lions Club makes donations to their
local libraries and collects used glasses so that the lenses can be
recycled into new glasses for those in need; this remarkable organiza-
tion has made possible eye exams and glasses for elementary school chil-
dren, as well as hearing aids for both children and seniors; and
WHEREAS, The Woodbury 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 Woodbury Lions Club, and its members, past and present, upon
the occasion of the celebration of its 50th Anniversary; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Woodbury Lions Club.