[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 92 (Wednesday, June 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1171]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LADIES' VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY OF EAST 
                      HAMPTON ON THEIR CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Ladies 
Village Improvement Society of East Hampton [LVIS] on their hundred-
year anniversary. The LVIS was founded by 21 women on November 30, 1895 
with the slogan, ``Keep East Hampton Beautiful.'' Since then, these 
women have kept their promise. Through the years, the LVIS has planted 
grass plots and trees, tended the village greens, exterminated harmful 
insects, lead clean up campaigns, and even started a college 
scholarship fund for high school students which totaled $23,000 in 
1993.
  I believe that volunteer work is an asset to any community. The women 
of the LVIS of East Hampton exemplify this spirit of altruism. Their 
service is a valuable contribution to improving the lives of everyone 
in the village of East Hampton.
  Today, membership of LVIS has expanded to include many women who have 
professional careers, as well as part-time residents of East Hampton 
Village. These women are, and continue to be valuable members of their 
community. Congratulations on 100 years of dedication to making East 
Hampton beautiful.


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