The Lion Queen

Helen Muse inducted into 2016 Texas Lions Hall of Fame

LA FERIA – Helen Muse of La Feria, Texas, was the first woman in her district to be inducted into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame June 4 at the Lions State Convention in Midland, Texas.

Her recent award is quite suiting, as Muse is a long-time and well-known state leader for Lions Club International. In fact, she served as the District 2A-3 governor from 2007-08 and vice governor from 2006-07. She is also the recipient of numerous Lions Club awards, including: Melvin Jones Fellowship Award; Ed Flood Award; Texas Lions Foundation Award; Ray Hughston Humanitarian Award; and Lion of the Year.

Muse has been a member of the Lions Club for more than 25 years. She joined the Harlingen Amigas Lions Club as a charter member in 1990 and has since distinguished herself for her extraordinary dedication and commitment to the Lions Club.

Though now retired, Muse worked as an educator with Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District for 32 years. As a special education teacher, Muse was already helping others to lives healthier, fuller lives. The Lions Club turned out to be the perfect outlet for her to serve people outside of the classroom.

Lions Club International is the largest service organization in the world. Lions Club charters are dedicated to improving the quality of life on a local and global scale. Though it sponsors and participates in many worthy projects, the Harlingen Amigas Lions Club annually sends children with illnesses or disabilities to Texas Lions Camp and pays for eye exams and eyeglasses for individuals who cannot afford them.