J 314: Honoring the Corning Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on September 9, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 314 BY: Senator O'MARA HONORING the Corning Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary on September 9, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those 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 Corning Lions Club upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary, to be celebrated at a Centennial Dinner on Saturday, October 11, 2025; and WHEREAS, The Corning 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 48,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographic areas around the world; and WHEREAS, On September 9, 1925, the Corning, New York chapter of the Lions Club was formed with the help of 43 caring and motivated community leaders from Corning and other Lions Clubs; and WHEREAS, The members of the Corning Lions Club are dedicated to serving their community, especially in areas of sight conservation, speech and hearing assistance, and working with young people; and WHEREAS, It is without doubt that the members of the Corning Lions Club live up to their mission: to create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation; and WHEREAS, The work of this esteemed chapter of Lions Club International works diligently to promote the principles of good government and citizenship, encourage fellow citizens to serve their community, encourage efficiency, promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works, and private endeavors, among many other meaningful goals; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 100-year history, the Corning Lions Club has truly strived to live up to its motto, "We Serve"; and WHEREAS, The success of the Corning 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 Corning 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 Corning Lions Club.