[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 29, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E937]
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              75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIONS CLUB OF NEWARK

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 29, 1996

  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge my 
colleagues to join me in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of The Lions 
Club of Newark. Friday, May 31, 1996, marks 75 years of continuous 
service and dedication to the community. The Lions Club is among the 
world's largest service organizations, working hard to live up to its 
time-tested motto, ``We Serve.'' Since its inception in May of 1921, 
the Lions Club of Newark has been a credit to the national 
organization, providing invaluable services to the youth and the 
elderly. Through the years, the Lions Club of Newark has also provided 
constant support for causes benefiting the blind and the sight impaired 
in addition to numerous local and community charities. It gives me 
great pleasure to stand here today to applaud the Lions Club of Newark 
on this great moment in its decorated history.
  In an age when people seem more concerned with getting ahead than 
they do with getting along, and hatred and violence litter our national 
headlines, it is refreshing and reassuring to take a moment to 
recognize and celebrate the works of the dedicated members of the Lions 
Club. They have accepted the challenge of creating a better community 
for the city of Newark with great courage and strength. Their 
commitment to the future leaders of our State and our Nation is 
reflected through the compassion and dedication with which they 
approach their work. This commitment is equally reflected in the 
revered Lions toast, ``Not Above You, Not Beneath You, But With You.''
  It is with great pride that I stand before you to honor the valiant 
members of the Lions Club of Newark on this momentous occasion. For the 
past 75 years, the Lions Club of Newark has committed itself to charity 
and service for the good of the greater community. It is a beacon of 
hope during difficult times, and an inspiration to us all. On this 75th 
anniversary of the Lions Club of Newark, I stand before you to 
recognize and applaud the strength of the human spirit.

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