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Proclamation in Recognition of Douglas Thorpe for his 50 years of outstanding service and dedication to the Lions Club and the Greater Rochester Area
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Whereas, in October 2012, Douglas Thorpe will celebrate 50 years of outstanding service and dedication to the Lions Club Organization; and
Whereas, Doug has served the Lions Club as President and Secretary, and has been active at both the District and State levels. At the District level, Doug has been Zone Chairperson, Deputy District Governor, District Credentials & Registration Chair, and Cabinet Secretary Treasurer for PDG Keith Kennedy. At the State level, Doug served as the State Credentials Chairman; and
Whereas, Doug and his late wife Barbara, have been honored by the Rochester Hills Lion Club with a memorial tribute at the Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp (aka Bear Lake Camp). Doug has served on the Board of Trustees for the Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp for over 10 years.
Whereas, Doug is a Life Member of the Rochester Hills Lions Club. He received the International Leadership Presidents Medal in 2011, and had the unique honor of being presented the District 11 A2 Distinguished Service Award. This award is to recognize a District 11 A2 Lion for sustained, outstanding commitment and dedicated service as a Lion to the Community and District.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize and honor Douglas Thorpe for his 50 years of service to the Lions Club and the Greater Rochester Area.