A RESOLUTION to recognize the Harriman Lions Club on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary.
Impact
The bill underscores the contributions of the Harriman Lions Club, particularly in providing vision assistance for the less fortunate in the Roane County area. Through funding eye exams and glasses, and organizing vision screenings in local schools, the club has played a substantial role in addressing vision health in the community. Their contributions extend beyond vision assistance; they are also involved in scholarships, support for leader dogs, and humanitarian aid both locally and internationally.
Summary
SJR0958 is a resolution recognizing the Harriman Lions Club on the occasion of its seventy-fifth anniversary. Established in 1948, the Harriman Lions Club is recognized as a pivotal service organization within the community, contributing significantly to local humanitarian efforts since its inception. This resolution commemorates their enduring commitment to community service and highlights the organization's various initiatives.
Contention
While resolutions like SJR0958 are generally non-controversial, the recognition of organizations does bring to light discussions around community service and the importance of volunteerism in local governance. By honoring the Harriman Lions Club, the bill reinvigorates appreciation for such organizations that operate largely on volunteer efforts and donations, reiterating their role in filling gaps left by both governmental and non-governmental sectors in social services.
Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.