Senate Resolution No. 160 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMEMORATING the 65th Anniversary of the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club of Rome, New York 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 commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club to be celebrated at the Delta Lake Inn in Rome, New York, on Wednesday, December 4, 2024; and WHEREAS, On December 2, 1959, Lake Delta Kiwanis Club of Rome, New York, was founded with the mission to serve local communities by improving the lives of children in Oneida County; those individuals who support this mission care about children; they are like-minded individuals who voluntarily make a difference in their community; and WHEREAS, Kiwanians are part of a global network of clubs and members who partner with one another and with organizations whose missions align with their own; Kiwanis International serves the underprivileged children throughout the world; and WHEREAS, Kiwanis members support the Kiwanis causes: health and nutrition; education and literacy; and youth leadership development; these dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to make a lasting and positive impact in the lives of children from infancy to early adulthood; and WHEREAS, The Lake Delta Kiwanis Club is heavily involved in numerous activities and programs for the community; dinners, craft fairs, raffles, and breakfasts are only a few of the fundraising events throughout the year; and WHEREAS, Actively aiding the community, the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club collects school supplies and Christmas toys, receives donations for lunch programs for school-age children, displays the United States flags throughout the City of Rome, maintains the Vietnam Memorial, sponsors dinners to honor the veterans of the United States Armed Forces, and sends children to Kamp Kiwanis; and WHEREAS, The success of the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club is in direct correlation to the efforts of its 13 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; 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 commemorate the 65th Anniversary of the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club of Rome and to honor its members, past and present, who have labored so conscientiously to secure and improve the quality of life for the citizens of the community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Lake Delta Kiwanis Club of Rome.