[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E261]
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              THE DIAMOND ROAR OF THE BAY CITY LION'S CLUB

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                          HON. JAMES A. BARCIA

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 13, 1997

  Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, in addition to keeping full-time jobs, 
volunteers spend long and tireless hours helping others while in return 
they are not paid and receive no financial gain. A truly dedicated and 
committed group of volunteers, the Lions Club of Bay City, will 
celebrate its 75th anniversary on February 22, 1997. The Lions Club of 
Bay City has made an indisputable difference for the citizens of Bay 
City.
  Chartered on December 8, 1921, the club has had more than 1,205 
members during its 75 years in existence. Thirty-five local community-
spirited men who were committed to improving their community founded 
the club. They established the club's motto: ``We Serve,'' and serve 
they did. The club continues their legacy, serving the citizens of Bay 
City with a dedicated spirit and wholehearted devotion.
  The Lions Club of Bay City has raised more than $1 million which they 
have used to improve the lives of many citizens. Under the capable 
leadership of the club's president, Leonard Kaczorwoski, the 238 
members have completed many incredible projects throughout Bay City, 
including providing services for vision and hearing impaired 
individuals. The club also built and developed a park pavilion while at 
the same time completing work on a playground in Bigelow Park.
  The club should be proud of its accomplishments and of its impressive 
membership numbers. The Bay City chapter is the largest Lions Club in 
Michigan, the 5th largest in the United States, and the 15th largest in 
the world.
  The loyal volunteers represent the spirit of volunteerism and 
community service that has made our country one of the greatest Nations 
in the world. I ask my colleagues to join me in wishing the Bay City 
Lions Club a hearty congratulations for 75 years of success.

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