[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 76 (Thursday, June 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 16, 1994]
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                 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF MARLTON LIONS CLUB

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                            HON. JIM SAXTON

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 1994

  Mr. SAXTON. Mr. Speaker, the International Association of Lions Clubs 
is the world's largest service organization with a membership of 1.4 
million in 41,700 clubs in 180 countries and geographic areas.
  Their motto, ``We Serve,'' exemplifies their many community service 
projects. Those projects include aiding the blind, conducting drug and/
or diabetes awareness campaigns, and providing opportunities and 
support for the handicapped and needy.
  The International Association of Lions Clubs has joined hands in a 
worldwide humanitarian effort to eradicate preventable and reversible 
blindness through Campaign SightFirst. In fact, the Marlton Lions Club 
is the only model club in New Jersey for this worldwide project.
  On June 11, 1954, 21 members of the community of Marlton, New Jersey 
were granted a charter to join Lions worldwide in these endeavors and 
extend to the populace of Marlton these benefits.
  Over the past 40 years, the Marlton Lions Club has extended the 
benefits of Lionism to their community. Specifically, the Club has 
either contributed to or sponsored such humanitarian projects as a drug 
awareness program for the community schools; annual scholarships; eye 
examinations and eyeglasses, as well as food baskets for the needy; and 
participation in various events in the Marlton community.
  The Marlton Lions Club has become an integral part of the community 
it serves. It brightens the quality of life for the residents.
  I, therefore, urge the House of Representatives to join me in 
recognizing June 11, 1994 as the 40th anniversary of the Marlton Lions 
Club.

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