Edward Lecius, a 55-year veteran of the Nashua Lions Club, was recently appointed to represent Lions Clubs International at the United Nations. Courtesy photo/Lions Clubs International

NASHUA – Edward Lecius, a 55-year veteran of the Nashua Lions Club, was recently appointed to represent Lions Clubs International at the United Nations and work with its Office on Drugs and Crime.

“I’m very honored, I’m looking forward to getting into it,” he said.

For the next year, Lecius will serve as a liaison for Lions International. He will also assist in UNDOC’s ongoing effort to combat organized crime, corruption, money laundering, economic crime and terrorism.

In addition, he will be working closely with the Lions Quest program. Founded in 1984, the goal of Lions Quest is to foster “positive student behaviors that lead to greater academic success.” In 2014, the U.N. entered into a partnership with Lions International and agreed to promote Lions Quest.

Since joining the Lions in 1971, Lecius has held numerous positions including international director. In 1983, he was chosen to serve in then-Gov. John Sununu’s administration. He later established a presence on the federal level serving under then-President George H.W. Bush.

Lecius, who now resides in Merrimack, joined the Nashua Police Department in 2000 and spent 20 years as the department’s community policing coordinator. He was also chairman of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for 13 years and was chairman of the Fire Commission for five years.

In 2021, Lecius was named Citizen of the Year by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce.

He now serves on the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council and the Lions’ Global Advocacy Team.