Honor Kiwanis Club Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 3157 BY: Senator BONACIC COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley, New York WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley, New York; and WHEREAS, Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time; and WHEREAS, The six permanent objects of Kiwanis International are to: give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life; encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships; promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards; develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship; provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities; and cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill; and WHEREAS, The Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley was established on

October 15, 1957, with 25 charter members; and WHEREAS, This vital organization is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects such as its chicken barbecues, Pancake Day and Sweet Corn Festival; and WHEREAS, Over its distinguished 60 year history, the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley has demonstrated continuous service to the residents and communities which it serves; and WHEREAS, The success of the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley 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, This auspicious occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley; and WHEREAS, Organizations of singular distinction such as the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley, New York, provide a model for enhancing the quality of life in the community and, as such, merit the grateful praise of the community of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Kiwanis Club of Minisink Valley, New York.