A house RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MEMBERS OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF AIKEN AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR SERVICE TO THE AIKEN COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that the Kiwanis Club of Aiken will celebrate its half century anniversary with a banquet on March 23, 2023; and

 

Whereas, dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time, Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers in eighty countries and geographic areas, each with different needs.  Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy, and offering guidance; and

 

Whereas, chartered on February 10, 1972, the Aiken Kiwanis Club services area schools with important Service Leadership Programs, including K-Kids for elementary schools, Builders Clubs for middle schools, Key Clubs for high schools, and Circle K for the University of South Carolina Aiken; and

 

Whereas, the Kiwanis Club of Aiken provides significant service to the community, and through the years the members have participated in bell ringing with the Salvation Army, providing floats for area Christmas parades, working with Boys & Girls Clubs of Aiken, and serving with the Adopt-A-Highway program; and

 

Whereas, the Kiwanis club has been active in fundraisers which have included Tricycle Races, Aiken's Bacon & Brews Festival, and Hotcake Breakfast, and the members are currently planning their annual golf tournament and oyster roast; and

 

Whereas, this club's current service partners include SuccessTeam, Child Advocacy Center, FOTAS/Aiken County Animal Shelter, Great Oak Assisted Riding Center, and Boys and Girls Clubs Accessible Playground; and

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives values the significant work of the Kiwanis Club of Aiken, and the members look to hear of their continued accomplishments in the days to come.  Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

 

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the members of the Kiwanis Club of Aiken and congratulate them upon the fiftieth anniversary of their service to the Aiken community and beyond.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Kiwanis Club of Aiken.

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