LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Kiwanis Club of Glendale, New York,
Inc. upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th Anniversary, on September
22, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those renowned organizations that 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
Kiwanis Club of Glendale, New York, Inc. upon the occasion of its 60th
Anniversary; this milestone event will be celebrated at its annual Pres-
ident's Dinner, on Sunday, September 22, 2013, at Roma View Catering,
Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis International is a global organization of nearly
600,000 members dedicated to serving the children of the world; the
organization and its family of clubs annually raise funds for thousands
of causes and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strength-
ening communities and serving children; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis International was founded on January 21, 1915, in
Detroit, Michigan, and became an international organization the follow-
ing year; world-wide expansion was approved in 1962 and, since then,
Kiwanis has spread to all inhabited continents of the globe; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis Clubs and its members are guided by six Objects: to
give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material
values of life; to encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all
human relationships; to promote the adoption and the application of
higher social, business and professional standards; to develop, by
precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable
citizenship; to provide, through Kiwanis Clubs, a practical means to
form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build
better communities; and to cooperate in creating and maintaining that
sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase
of righteousness, justice and patriotism and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Kiwanis places special emphasis on service to
children and youth through international initiatives intended to improve
the quality of life of children around the world, such as The Eliminate
Project which seeks to eradicate maternal/neonatal tetanus, as well as
via their service leadership programs, Kiwanis Kids, Builders Club, and
Key Club, made up of approximately 7,000 youth clubs worldwide, with
more than 343,000 youth members; and
WHEREAS, Kiwanis Club of Glendale, New York, has, for the past 60
years, reflected the best of Kiwanis ideals; its many festivals,
fundraising events, special funds for the disadvantaged, youth initi-
atives, scholarships, and celebrations truly demonstrate its commitment
to changing the world, one child and one community at a time; and
WHEREAS, In so effectively carrying out its mission, Kiwanis Club of
Glendale, New York, has demonstrated the value of fostering camaraderie
in a shared vision of community service; this noble organization epitom-
izes the heart and soul of what it means to be American; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proudly moved to honor and commend
the members of the Kiwanis Club of Glendale, New York, 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
commend Kiwanis Club of Glendale, New York, Inc. upon the occasion of
celebrating its 60th Anniversary; and be it further

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