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WHEREAS, Kiwanis International is one of the largest service organizations in the world with more than
600,000 members of alt ages and abilities in more than 80 nations; and
WHEREAS, members of the Noon and Sunset Kiwanis Clubs of Fountain Hills are devoted to improving
the world, one child and one community at a time, by seeking primacy to the human and spiritual rather
than the material values of life; and
WHEREAS, in addition to improving lives, Kiwanis club members promote the development of community
leaders, positive role models, intercultural understanding and cooperation, and opportunities for
fellowship, personal growth, professional development and community service; and
WHEREAS,the first Kiwanis club started its service in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915; and
Whereas, Kiwanis International celebrates its Centennial Anniversary of the founding of the Detroit
Kiwanis Club No. 1; and
WHEREAS, the Noon Kiwanis Club of Fountain Hills celebrates its 40th anniversary, having been chartered
in January of 1975, and the Sunset Kiwanis Club celebrates its 39th anniversary, having been chartered in
September of 1976; and
WHEREAS, the service provided by the Noon and Sunset Kiwanis Clubs of Fountain Hills will continue to
have a positive impact on our community and citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor Linda Kavanagh, do hereby proclaim this 19th of February, 2015, as
Kvwanis InternationaC'Day, and hereby call upon all residents of the Town of Fountain Hills to
render support to the members of these organizations and to make themselves aware of Kiwanis
International, whose members this day are providing meaningful service to our homes, schools and
community.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused a seal of The Town of Fountain Hills to be
affixed, on this, the 19th day of February, 2015.
/Bevelyn J. Bender^ow^Oerk