Senate Resolution No. 1537
BY: Senator JACOBS
COMMENDING the Kenmore Lions Club upon the
occasion of celebrating its 90th Anniversary on June
4, 2019
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 Kenmore Lions Club upon the occasion of its 90th Anniversary
to be celebrated at an event on Tuesday, June 4, 2019; and
WHEREAS, The Kenmore 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 in more than 200
countries and geographic areas around the world; and
WHEREAS, The goal of the Kenmore Lions Club 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, On May 8, 1929, the Lions Club of Kenmore, sponsored by the
Buffalo Host Lions Club, joined The International Lions Clubs with 32
Charter Members to serve the residents of Kenmore and the Town of
Tonawanda, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Kenmore Lions Club consists of 46 dedicated men and
women who volunteer their time to perform a variety of community service
projects including Adopt a Highway, the Kenmore-Tonawanda Hole-In-One
Golf Fundraiser, Leo-Venture Crew 2001, and Peace Poster and Essay
Contests for youth ages 10-13; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Kenmore Lions Club has sponsored an
overseas Army Platoon, hosts picnics, Christmas parties, and
Thanksgiving community dinners for the visually-impaired; collects and
recycles used eye glasses and hearing aids; offers free eyeglasses,
hearing aids and related exams, and vision screening for children; and
provides scholarships for high school students; and
WHEREAS, This vital organization also supports numerous worthy
organizations such as the Dr. Ann Stadelmaier Hearing Aid Fund, Buffalo
League of Sightless Bowlers, Camp Badger, Canine Helpers for the
Handicapped, Excalibur Leisure Skills Center, Habitat for Humanity,
Lions Clubs International Foundation and Projects, Niagara Frontier
Radio Reading, Ross Eye Institute, SABAH, The Olmstead Center for Sight,
Therapeutic Riding Programs, UNYTS, and Vision Beyond Sight Foundation,
as well as Wings Flights of Hope; and
WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 90 year history, the Kenmore Lions
Club has truly strived to live up to its motto "We Serve"; and
WHEREAS, The success of the Kenmore 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 Kenmore Lions Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 90th
Anniversary, and to honor 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 Kenmore Lions Club.