PIP Dr. Ramiro Collazo · Dr. Collazo had served as an International Director and in 1937 was the...
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Past International President Dr. Ramiro Collazo Dies PAST INTERNATIO AL PRESIDENT Dr. Ramiro Collazo of Havana, Cuba died in a Havana hospital August 6 after suffering two strokes. Dr. Collazo served as International President during 1945-1946 and had once said of his office: "My great responsibility lies in the knowledge that I am presiding over an association of lead- ers in which each and every Lion must fully realize his leadership and, jointly with the other members of his club, their collective re- sponsibility to the community." During his tenure as International President, there wa a net mem- bership increase of 60,933, a one year figure that has not been ur- passed. While in office, he travelled widely throughout orth, South and Central Americas and Europe in those first months following the end of World War II. In addition to Spanish, he also spoke fluent English and French, thus giving him ready access to the thoughts and feelings of people whose lives had been touched by the war. Dr. Collazo received his degree in civil law from the National University in Havana and became one of the most respected attor- neys in his country. Prior to assuming the International Presidency, Dr. Collazo had served as an International Director and in 1937 was the first District Governor of Cuba. He also served two terms as President of the Havana Lions club which, at that time, was the largest club in the association. Dr. Collazo was most active after his term as International Pre - ident in furthering international understanding and had been hon- ored by a number of countries for these efforts. "Mutual understand- ing," observed Dr. Collazo, "is one of the great contributions of our association. And that understanding can best be promoted by an in- terchange of views at club, district and international gatherings. Governmental pacts and treaties and agreements are all fine, all necessary; but the close association of the citizens of one country with those of its neighbors is the surest way to bring the desire for peace and friendly relations." He is survived by his widow, Josephine, and his son. Dr. and Mrs. Collazo had lived quietly and alone in Havana, en- joying their art collection and remembering their many old friends. "Friendship," said Lion Collazo, "is the leaven which works wonde among men who meet on common ground for the good of their ev- eral communities and nations." 8 WDK 2013
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Past International President Dr. Ramiro Collazo Dies
PAST INTERNATIO AL PRESIDENT Dr. Ramiro Collazoof Havana, Cuba died in a Havana hospital August 6 after sufferingtwo strokes. Dr. Collazo served as International President during1945-1946 and had once said of his office: "My great responsibilitylies in the knowledge that I am presiding over an association of lead-ers in which each and every Lion must fully realize his leadershipand, jointly with the other members of his club, their collective re-sponsibility to the community."
During his tenure as International President, there wa a net mem-bership increase of 60,933, a one year figure that has not been ur-passed. While in office, he travelled widely throughout orth, Southand Central Americas and Europe in those first months followingthe end of World War II. In addition to Spanish, he also spokefluent English and French, thus giving him ready access to thethoughts and feelings of people whose lives had been touched bythe war.
Dr. Collazo received his degree in civil law from the NationalUniversity in Havana and became one of the most respected attor-neys in his country. Prior to assuming the International Presidency,Dr. Collazo had served as an International Director and in 1937was the first District Governor of Cuba. He also served two terms asPresident of the Havana Lions club which, at that time, was thelargest club in the association.
Dr. Collazo was most active after his term as International Pre -ident in furthering international understanding and had been hon-ored by a number of countries for these efforts. "Mutual understand-ing," observed Dr. Collazo, "is one of the great contributions of ourassociation. And that understanding can best be promoted by an in-terchange of views at club, district and international gatherings.Governmental pacts and treaties and agreements are all fine, allnecessary; but the close association of the citizens of one countrywith those of its neighbors is the surest way to bring the desire forpeace and friendly relations."
He is survived by his widow, Josephine, and his son.Dr. and Mrs. Collazo had lived quietly and alone in Havana, en-
joying their art collection and remembering their many old friends."Friendship," said Lion Collazo, "is the leaven which works wondeamong men who meet on common ground for the good of their ev-eral communities and nations."
8 WDK 2013
