Published: May 13, 2008 10:27 am            

Debby Lawrence awarded Melvin Jones Fellow

Bluebonnet Lions Club

San Marcos — Debby Lawrence has been awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow by Lions Clubs International (LCIF) in recognition of her commitment to humanitarian service. Named for the founder of Lions Clubs International, Melvin Jones, the fellowship is the foundation’s highest honor.

Lawrence is a member of the San Marcos Bluebonnet Lions Club and recently received a finely crafted plaque and lapel pin acknowledging her dedication to the foundation’s humanitarian goals. As a Melvin Jones Fellow, Lawrence becomes a part of the growing network of individuals committed to improving the quality of life for people locally and in communities around the world.

Lawrence has been a devoted Lion for 24 years and has served on the Bluebonnet Lions Club Board of Directors as president, membership director, tail twister and newsletter editor. She currently serves as a Guiding Lion for both the Bluebonnet Lions and the Bobcat Lions at Texas State University.

"I am so honored to receive this award and wish to thank LCIF and the Bluebonnet Lions for all of their support. Serving the San Marcos community with as a Bluebonnet Lion has been and continues to be a privilege."

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.3 million members. As the charitable arm of the association, LCIF makes grants for vital community and global projects that meet a wide range of humanitarian needs. The LCIF SightFirst program unites approximately 45,000 Lions clubs in 200 countries and geographical areas in a worldwide endeavor to significantly reduce preventable blindness.

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