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DE HCR29

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2010

Primary Sponsor

William Carson

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares March 27, 2010 as Delaware State Lions Day to recognize Lions Clubs International's contributions to local and global communities.

  • Acknowledges Lions Clubs International as the world's largest service club with over 1.3 million members in more than 45,000 clubs worldwide, founded in 1917.

  • Notes that Lions Clubs have been active in Delaware since 1922, with 35 active clubs and 1,342 members that have invested over $356,000 and 45,500 man-hours into state projects.

  • Highlights the Lions Clubs International Foundation's $700 million in grants since 1968 and its recognition as the top-ranked non-governmental organization in 2007 and 2009 reviews.

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Leland T. Bird, Lions District 22-D Governor.

Legislative Description

Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Clubs International Make To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At-large, By Designating That March 27, 2010 Be Declared As Delaware State Lions Day.

Last Action

Passed by Senate. Votes: Passed 20 YES 0 NO 0 NOT VOTING 1 ABSENT 0 VACANT

3/24/2010

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