Lions Day in Georgia Recognition by Governor Sonny Perdue and the General Assembly of Georgia.

On January 9, 2007 the General Assembly passed a resolution, commending the Hard Work and Dedication to Humanitarian support of the communities of Georgia by the thousands of individual Lions, Lioness, and Leo Club members who make up over 300 clubs in the state. Lionism first began in Georgia with the formation of the Atlanta Lions Club in 1920. Now in the 86th year the Lions continue to provide sight and hearing conservation services to those in need. Also the Lions are among the first to arrive with aid for those who suffer natural disaster such as hurricanes or tornadoes.

Individual clubs help provide the public with eye exams and glasses. They provide a ray of hope where there was not one before. The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation provides assistance for those who need major sight saving surgeries, hearing aids for those in need and direction to find those services that can and do make a difference in countless Georgia Lives. Since 1976, the Georgia Lions Camp for the Blind has brighten the lives of our visually impaired youth with the joy of freedom by experiencing camp life.

The signing of the Proclamation by Governor Perdue took place on January 9th at 10:00 am in the Rotunda next to Governor Perdue's office. The signing was witnessed by Lions from across the state of Georgia and televised in Atlanta.

This Proclamation names Saturday January 13th as Lions of Georgia Day. On this day, local Lions Clubs will conduct special projects all across the state from the sales of Brooms and Mops (made by the Blind) to Diabetes Awareness and Sight Screenings.