WHEREAS, Service clubs throughout the State of California are organizations that engage in community service, charitable work, and fundraising, and have been an integral part of communities throughout the state in many cases for over 100 years and have made significant contributions to the development of our communities; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs play a vital role in community development by providing resources and services to support local communities and contribute to various community projects, including building playgrounds, supporting educational programs, and providing scholarships; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs engage in various charitable works, including donating to food banks, homeless shelters, and disaster relief efforts; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs provide leadership development opportunities for their members and provide avenues to learn about leadership skills, team building, and communication, assisting them in their personal and professional lives; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs offer networking opportunities for members where they can interact with other professionals and community leaders, build relationships, and expand their social and professional networks; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs focus on developing the skills and talents of young people, provide mentoring, leadership training, and scholarship opportunities for students, and organize programs to support underprivileged youth; and

WHEREAS, Service clubs encourage civic engagement by promoting volunteering and community service; now, therefore, be it