[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E41]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               TRIBUTE TO THE LIONS CLUB OF PUNXSUTAWNEY

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                      HON. WILLIAM F. CLINGER, JR.

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 1995
  Mr. CLINGER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Lions Club of 
Punxsutawney, PA as they celebrate their 50th anniversary of becoming a 
charter member. On this day in 1945, the Punxsutawney chapter became 
part of the International Association of the Lions Club.
  Through hard work and dedication, members were able to purchase 254 
acres of land--complete with a small lodge--just 2 short years after 
its founding. In keeping with the true spirit of the club, the lodge is 
used for both Lions' meetings and the benefit of the community as a 
whole.
  When the Punxsutawney Lions Club was chartered, its main goal was to 
help fight blindness. Fifty years later, they are doing just that. The 
Lions are active in their support of various camps--as close as 
Indiana, Pennsylvania, and west to Rochester, Michigan--that benefit 
physically challenged people.
  The Lions' unconditional generosity and benevolence, however, do not 
end there. People in third world countries also feel the impact of 
their philanthropy. Better vision and increased health awareness are 
just two areas in which the Lions Club is making a difference.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to recognize the Punxsutawney 
Lions Club on this special occasion. The celebration of their 50th 
anniversary is testimony to its members' dedication and loyalty. I 
salute the Lions as they embark on their next 50-year journey and wish 
them much luck and happiness in that pursuit.


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