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2017 -- H 6016 Enacted 03/28/2017

H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

JOYFULLY CELEBRATING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BURRILLVILLE LIONS CLUB IN 2017

Introduced By: Representatives Keable, Newberry, Shekarchi, Morgan, and Corvese

Date Introduced: March 28, 2017

WHEREAS, The Lions Club International is a service organization that is comprised of

more than 46,000 clubs and has more than 1.4 million members representing more than 200

countries; and

WHEREAS, The Lions Clubs were created for the purposes of harnessing, in an

organized and efficient manner, the creative talents and intelligence of those in the local

community with a desire to serve others. The principles of good citizenship and good fellowship

were prioritized along with engaging in charitable service projects and endeavors with the hope of

making the world and neighborhoods better places to love; and

WHEREAS, The Burrillville Lions Club was chartered on March 26, 1947, and since

then, they have made a positive impact on all walks of life in the Burrillville and wider

community. Thanks to the Burrillville Lions Club, many Burrillville students receive scholarships

to go to college. They also run a "Learn to Swim" program for local youth, and on Earth Day, 150

Burrillville Lions Club volunteers conduct a town-wide celebration and organize numerous clean-

up projects. In addition, the Burrillville Lions Club annually helps numerous local citizens who

request assistance from them; and

WHEREAS, The Burrillville Lions Club is very involved in sight conservation issues.

They raise money to help people attain much-needed eye exams, and they coordinate the

collection of eyeglasses for reuse by those unable to afford necessary prescription lenses; and

WHEREAS, The Burrillville Lions Club is also very active in raising money and

supporting children who suffer from various illnesses. They actively support the Ronald

McDonald House of Providence and run numerous "White Cane Day" fundraisers in which they

raise money to assist cancer-stricken children and their families. Thanks to the hard work and

tireless devotion of Club President Thomas P. Tatro, today the Lions Club continues to be a force

for good in Burrillville and the wider community; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby joyfully celebrates the 70th Anniversary of the Burrillville Lions

Club in 2017; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Thomas P. Tatro, President of the

Burrillville Lions Club.

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