LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Kiwanis Club of Clinton, New York,
upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary on March 2, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals and organizations that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also 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 honor the
Kiwanis Club of Clinton, New York, upon the occasion of its 60th Anni-
versary to be celebrated with a brunch on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at the
Skenandoa Golf and Country Club, Clinton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to
changing the world, one child and one community at a time; and
WHEREAS, The six permanent objects of Kiwanis International are to:
give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material
values of life; encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all
human relationships; promote the adoption and the application of higher
social, business, and professional standards; develop, by precept and
example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship;
provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring
friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communi-
ties; and cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opin-
ion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness,
justice, patriotism, and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis assists with many organizations throughout the commu-
nity including: Special Olympics, Paul Weimer Little League Baseball
Field Spring Clean Up, Annual Pancake Day, Children's Miracle Network,
Heart Run & Walk, Toys for Tots, High School Scholarships, HOBY sponsor-
ship, Adopt a Highway, Campers to Kamp Kiwanis, Eradication of Iodine
Deficiency world wide, A Better Chance ABC Program; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious occasion presents a unique opportunity for
this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Kiwanis Club
of Clinton, New York; and
WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as the Kiwanis
Club of Clinton, New York, provide a model for enhancing the quality of
life in the community and, as such, merit the grateful praise of the
community of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Kiwanis Club of Clinton, New York, upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 60th Anniversary on March 2, 2014; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Kiwanis Club of Clinton, New York.