[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 37 (Thursday, March 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E532-E533]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING THE NATIONAL EXCHANGE CLUB AND THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF COPPERAS 
                                COVE, TX

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                           HON. CHET EDWARDS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 1997

  Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to thank and congratulate the 
National Exchange Club and their local chapters. The Exchange Club of 
Copperas Cove, TX, is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
  The National Exchange Club is the largest and oldest exclusively 
American civic organization, as well as the first civic organization to 
allow women membership. It is dedicated to serving and protecting the 
Nation's communities through such programs as the National Exchange 
Foundation for the Prevention of Child Abuse.
  The Copperas Cove Exchange Club distinguished itself by winning 
several awards at the State and national level for their superior 
community service. Over the past 25 years, Cove Exchangites promoted a 
``city built for family living'' by promoting patriotism through their 
``giveakidaflagtowave'' and ``Proudly We Hail'' programs and by 
sponsoring the Exchange Sunshine Home for senior citizens. They also 
recognize excellence in education by honoring teachers and providing 
academic scholarships to outstanding students.

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  I ask Members to join me in honoring the Exchange Club members in my 
Texas congressional district and across the country for their 
dedication and excellence in serving the Nation's communities.

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