Senate Resolution No. 4115

BY: Senator BONACIC

COMMENDING the Mamakating Lions Club upon the
occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom 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
commend the Mamakating Lions Club upon the occasion of celebrating its
50th Anniversary; and

WHEREAS, The Mamakating Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs
International, one of the largest service organizations in the world,
and is deeply committed to meeting the challenges of public service;
currently, there are approximately 46,000 clubs across the globe; and

WHEREAS, The goal of the Mamakating Lions Club and the entire Lions
organization is to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet
humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international
understanding; and

WHEREAS, Lions are recognized worldwide for their service to the
blind and visually-impaired; this service began when Helen Keller
challenged the Lions to become her "knights of the blind in the crusade
against darkness" during the Lions' 1925 International Convention; and

WHEREAS, The Mamakating Lions Club consists of dedicated men and
women who volunteer their time to perform a variety of community service
activities; and

WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 50 year history, the Mamakating
Lions Club has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and
communities which it serves; and

WHEREAS, The success of the Mamakating Lions Club is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its members, whose involvement is, and
always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled
enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all
endeavors on behalf of the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Mamakating Lions Club upon the occasion of celebrating its
50th Anniversary, and to commend its members, past and present, who have
labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life in
the community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Mamakating Lions Club.