J 1015: Commending the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on June 25, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 1015 BY: Senator MAYER COMMENDING the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on June 25, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those outstanding organizations whose purposeful endeavors enhance the quality of life in their communities and beyond, and whose commitment to service embodies the highest standards of excellence; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to be celebrated on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Toscana on Main in Eastchester, New York; and WHEREAS, The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club is part of Lions Clubs International, one of the largest service organizations in the world, and is deeply committed to meeting the unique needs of the communities it serves; and WHEREAS, Founded on June 25, 1925, by a group of citizens of Tuckahoe, Eastchester, and Bronxville, the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club has a long and rich history of community service and philanthropy in these founding communities and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS, Since its foundation, the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club boasts a clear mission to aid the blind and visually impaired, assist youth, promote education, and fulfill community needs; these goals are met along with putting into action the larger Lions Club International organization's mission of fostering a spirit of understanding among peoples of the world and encouraging civic, cultural, and social engagement within communities; and WHEREAS, The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club has been involved in various community projects throughout its history, including donating braille books to local libraries, hosting numerous fundraisers, organizing clothing and toy donation drives, donating backpacks and school supplies, providing scholarships, and hosting countless events for the community; and WHEREAS, The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club is dedicated to improving the lives of those who are visually impaired, and they maintain five eyeglass donation mailboxes throughout the community, which have collected over 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses annually that are regularly distributed to those who lack access to basic eye care services; and WHEREAS, The creative community projects taken on by the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club has benefited many different communities, groups, and organizations in the area, including the Lawrence Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Eastchester Community Action Partnership, the Westchester School, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, Vacation Camp for the Blind, and students in all grade levels within the Tuckahoe, Eastchester, and Bronxville school districts; and WHEREAS, Donations are a vital part of the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club operations, and their donations have supported various local organizations including the Bronxville-Eastchester-Tuckahoe Community Fund, the Eastchester Rotary, Blue Path Service Dogs, Tuckahoe Youth Association, Tuckahoe Senior Citizens, Lifting Up Westchester, and the Lions International Disaster Relief Fund; and WHEREAS, Throughout its history, the diverse efforts of the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club demonstrates a strong dedication to addressing a wide spectrum of community needs with a consistent focus on youth development and overall community welfare; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100-year history, the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club has truly strived to live up to its motto, "We Serve"; and WHEREAS, The success of the Tuckahoe-Eastchester 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 honor the Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club upon the occasion of celebrating its 100th 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 Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club.