Governor Chris Sununu joined with Lions from across the Granite State to

sign a proclamation celebrating the birth of Lionism in New Hampshire. In 

June of 1923, the Manchester Lions became the first club and three months

later they chartered the Nashua Lions. In his proclamation Sununu noted that

the state has sent six Lions to the International Board of Directors with over

2,000 Lions serving the citizens of the state on a daily basis fulfilling their

mission of improving the health and well-being of Granite Staters. Taking 

part in the State House ceremoney were current 44H District Governor

Randy Tomkins from Rye, past International Director Ed Farrington from

Milford, past International Director Ed Lecius from Nashua, Governor

Sununu, Manchester Lions president Gene Martin and 44N District

Governor John Wynne from Milford. Manchester Lions will celebrate their

100 years on June 24th at the Puritan Back Room, while Nashua will

hold theirs on September 30th at the Nashua Country Club.