[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 137 (Saturday, September 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1803-E1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF OTTAWA ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 27, 1996

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to an outstanding service organization located in 
Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. On November 18, the Kiwanis Club 
of Ottawa, OH, will celebrate their 75th anniversary.
  The city of Ottawa is a community renowned for its civic pride and 
commitment to service. Kiwanians are individuals who give a little of 
their time to make this community a better place to live and work. The 
Ottawa Club has sponsored Boy Scout Troop 224 since 1930 and the 
Kiwanis Key Club for high school students since 1962. The club helped 
provide funds for the Ottawa Glandorf High School Band and has 
conducted a blood screening program annually since 1988. The club 
erected a new Girl Scout house in 1971. The club also developed Tawa 
Manor, a housing project for the elderly.
  The club has been active in the community from the very beginning. 
Throughout its history there has never been a lack of enthusiasm or 
volunteer labor for its many projects. In addition, the Ottawa Kiwanis 
Club has been active throughout the years in zone, State, and 
International Kiwanis.

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  Anniversaries are a time to reflect upon a steadfast tradition of 
service. They are also a time to look toward new horizons. Kiwanis have 
made it their responsibility to serve those in need by keeping pace 
with the ever increasing challenges facing mankind.
  Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the community and the members of the 
club have greatly benefited from the effort that was started in 1921. I 
ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the achievements of 
the Ottawa Kiwanians and encourage them to continue to uphold what has 
become the standard for service in Ohio.

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