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DE SCR65
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/19/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ernesto Lopez
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AI Summary
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Recognizes April 19, 2016 as "Delaware State Lions Day" in Delaware to honor Lions Clubs International's contributions to local and global communities.
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Lions Clubs International has 1.36 million members in over 46,000 clubs across 200+ countries, founded in 1917 and known for fighting blindness and conducting community service projects.
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In fiscal year 2014-2015, the Lions Clubs International Foundation distributed 530 grants totaling over $43 million and was ranked the top non-governmental organization by The Financial Times.
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Delaware has 35 active Lions Clubs with 1,250 members that have operated in the state since 1922, receiving no state grants for their charitable efforts.
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Directs copies of the resolution to be forwarded to the District Governor of District 22 D and to Lions International Headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Valuable Contribution That The Lions Clubs International Makes To Our Local Communities, As Well As To The World At Large, By Recognizing April 19, 2016 As "delaware State Lions Day" In The State.
Last Action
Passed in House by Voice Vote
4/19/2016