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Collection: FND004 - SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 00006
Title: Edward Conmy
Date: 1982
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Summary: Edward T. Conmy spent most of his life in Fargo, North Dakota, and was instrumental in the establishment of the first Lions Club in Fargo in 1921. He served as president of the Fargo Lions, which was also the first club in the whole state, and then served as district governor from 1922 to 1925. The district at that time was just referred to as “District 5”. Born in Pembina in 1887, and educated at UND in Grand Forks, he came to Fargo in 1912 after his marriage to Faith Grinnell, to set up a law practice. His name was associated with legal affairs in Fargo for over 60 years, and he was still active up until his death at the age of 87. Besides his Lions affiliation, he was a very involved citizen in many areas. In the early days, he instructed students in the practice of law in his offices; he also held farming interests in the state. He was a former city attorney and served as president of Cass County and North Dakota Bar Associations, and dealt in corporate and railway legal affairs. He was also president of the North Dakota Metal Culvert Company. Lion Ed was a real pioneer in the establishment of Lions in this area, and because of his efforts and those of other early Lions, the movement spread westward very quickly. The Bismarck Lions Club was formed only four months after Fargo’s, and by 1928 the Dickinson Lions club was formed. By the time the Fargo Lions club celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2006, there were 115 Lions Clubs in the state of North Dakota! He was a member of the First Christian Church. His wife passed away in 1971, and he followed in 1974 after a full life of community service.
Red ID: FND_I_77398 Image ID: 509219 Image Notes: 10950 00004 00006

Collection: FND004 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - Lions International Hall of Fame
Date:

Summary: The Hall of Fame award is the most prestigious honor for Lions at the state level. The first hall of Fame awards were given in 1982. Although this award has been a function of the Past District Governors Association, a recipient does not have to be a PDG to qualify but can be any Lion who has shown considerable dedication over a period of years. Nominees are judged by their activities on behalf of their home club, his or her district projects, North Dakota Lions programs, as well as those Multiple District 5 and Lions Clubs International. The committee also takes note of other community involvement outside of Lions. It is a great honor to be nominated for this prestigious recognition.

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