[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 6 (Tuesday, February 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                   A TRIBUTE TO THE CONTEMPORARY CLUB

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                            HON. JERRY LEWIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 1, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to your 
attention the fine work and outstanding public service of the 
Contemporary Club of Redlands, CA. The Contemporary Club recently 
marked its historic 100th birthday with a gala birthday celebration, a 
day of reflection and reminiscence on a century of community leadership 
and goodwill.
  The Contemporary Club was established on January 3, 1894 in Redlands. 
Two years later, the club joined the General Federation of Women's 
Clubs, International--today recognized as the world's largest 
nonpolitical, nonpartisan organization of volunteer women.
  The outstanding work of the Contemporary Club is well known. Since 
its establishment, the Contemporary Club's guiding vision has centered 
upon providing service to our community. Over the years, it has 
recognized the most urgent needs of our citizens and taken whatever 
steps necessary to ensure that these needs are met. While the 
accomplishments of the club are too numerous to mention, suffice it to 
say that a number of our community's most trusted and respected 
institutions--the Joslyn Senior Center, the Redlands Day Nursery, the 
Historical Society, the Meals on Wheels Program, the Smiley Library, 
and others--would not be as successful today if it were not for the 
uncompromising dedication and support of the Contemporary Club.
  The club's commitment to providing scholarships to high school 
seniors, raising money for many worthy projects in the city of 
Redlands, and its support for numerous community based organizations is 
indicative of the quality of its membership. The Contemporary Club has 
made a positive contribution to almost every conceivable organization 
and touched the lives of people of all ages. All of us who make 
Redlands and the Inland Empire our home are grateful beyond words for 
its commitment and dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, and the many 
friends of the Contemporary Club and its president Gretchen Lohnes in 
wishing the club many more years of success. In its many years of 
devoted service, the Contemporary Club has touched the lives of many 
people in our community and it is only fitting that the House recognize 
the club today.

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