[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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        LAKEWOOD ROTARY--40 YEARS OF EXEMPLARY COMMUNITY SERVICE

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                           HON. STEPHEN HORN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. HORN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to day to honor the Lakewood 
Rotary, an organization in my district--California's 38th--which has 
set a high standard of service to the community.
  For 40 years, the Lakewood Rotary has provided its assistance to 
every sector of community life in Lakewood, CA. When the call went out 
to provide polio immunizations for our community's children, Lakewood 
Rotary answered. When Su Casa women's shelter asked for help with its 
battered women's support services, the men and women of Lakewood Rotary 
provided it. When Lakewood High School wanted to secure scholarships 
for deserving students, Lakewood Rotary responded. And when, the 
Lakewood High School administration sought to help students from varied 
backgrounds understand each other, Lakewood Rotary initiated the high 
school's Interact Club.
  In addition, Lakewood Rotary members serve the community through 
their sponsorship of American Red Cross blood drivers and health fairs 
and support of the Weingart Family YMCA, Lakewood's Arbor Week, the Los 
Angeles County Paramedic Squad's stuffed animal program, recognition of 
middle-school students for outstanding volunteer efforts, an annual 
Lakewood 5K run for families, and cosponsorship of the Lakewood 
Business Beautiful program honoring Lakewood's most attractive 
business.
  Lakewood Rotary embodies the spirit of caring, dedication, and 
enthusiasm that has been the hallmark of successful communities 
throughout our Nation's history. As we move into the 21st century as a 
nation and a community, organizations like Lakewood Rotary will ensure 
that the American tradition of community service will be on-going.
  On this anniversary of their 40 years of community service, I wish 
the members of the Lakewood Rotary well. The 38th District is richer 
for their presence and their work.

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