[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 2 (Thursday, January 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E51]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            HONORING THE GREENPOINT LIONS CLUB AND BUD MADDEN

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 4, 1995
  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Greenpoint Lions Club, and its newest Melvin Jones Fellow, Bud Madden.
  The Greenpoint Lions Club was organized on December 1, 1939, and 
sponsored by the Brooklyn Lions Club. Past presidents of the Greenpoint 
Lions Club are practically a Who's Who of Greenpoint.
  The Greenpoint Club is one of more than 60 area clubs, comprising a 
district which includes Brooklyn and Queens. This district is part of a 
larger district covering New York State and Bermuda. The local district 
joins with other clubs in 178 countries and geographic areas, making 
the Greenpoint Lions Club a member of the largest service organization 
in the world.
  Every year the Club raises money and names a Melvin Jones Fellow to 
help fulfill its motto, ``We Serve.'' And who have they served? The 
Lions give their steadfast support to the YMCA, Greenpoint Volunteer 
Ambulance Corps, Little League, Polish National Alliance, churches, 
Scouts and the local police department, parks and playgrounds. Others 
in need only have to ask.
  The club has recently sponsored the Toys For Tots program, providing 
gifts, clothing and toys at holidays throughout the Greenpoint 
community. In addition, old eye glass collection boxes have been filled 
many times, adding to the club's spirit of service to the needy. Melvin 
Jones Fellowships continue to grow because of its outstanding 
contributions, especially to ``Campaign Sight First.''
  I ask that my colleagues join me in saluting the Greenpoint Lions 
Club and Bud Madden for all the of the wonderful work they do. Their 
tremendous community spirit and efforts to improve the lives of those 
in need is an inspiration to us all.


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