Lt. Governor Kinder presented the awards May 6 after a luncheon for the winners and their guests at the Missouri Capitol. Lewis was nominated by the California Area Chamber of Commerce.
Lewis has long been a key volunteer in California, earning the California Area Chamber of Commerce's Citizen of the Year Award last year, Kinder said.
"He also is the director of the California Community Ensemble, and he devotes his time and energy to the Finke Theatre as well," Kinder said. "He also volunteers as a piano tuner at nursing homes, senior housing and at the California Nutrition Center."
In her nomination, Diane Eulinger, executive secretary of the California Area Chamber of Commerce, said Lewis also is an active volunteer with the Lions Club and at the United Church of Christ, where he is the hand bell director.
"Mr. Lewis continues to assist the local schools' band directors in preparing students for contests and performances," she added.
Lt. Governor Kinder presented Lewis with an official declaration and a Senior Service Award lapel pin. Kinder has given Senior Service Awards every year since he took office in 2005. More than 300 Missouri seniors have received the award.
"Although each of these volunteers has a different record of service, they all have one thing in common," Kinder said. "All of these winners inspire the people in their sphere of influence. Each of you has had a positive impact, and your unselfishness has touched countless people in your communities.
"You have embodied the spirit of the "good and faithful servant' taught by our Lord in the parable of the talents - using your energy and talents and devotion to make a difference in your communities. This award is one small way our state can join them in saying, "thank you!'"