[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E984-E985]
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   HONORING THE BELLAIRE LIONS CLUB ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR 
                                CHARTER

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 20, 1997

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Bellaire Lions 
Club which will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of their charter on 
May 21, 1997.
  The Bellaire Lions Club was chartered in district 13-G on May 21, 
1947, with 24 original members. The district's motto is ``Positive 
growth through teamwork,'' and the club is asked ``to encourage 
service-minded men and women to serve their community.'' The Lions Club 
in Bellaire, OH, has exemplified this motto through 50 years of support 
and service

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to the Bellaire community and Belmont County.
  Over the past 50 years, the Bellaire Lions Club has had many 
dedicated members. These members adopted the motto ``We Serve'' and 
chose work associated with the prevention and awareness of vision 
related illnesses. To promote the well-being of the community and 
awareness of vision related illnesses, the Bellaire Lions Club has 
sponsored eye testing, glaucoma clinics, and street signs. The club has 
also been active in area schools by donating science awards for 
Bellaire High School and St. John's High School as well as trophies for 
area sports teams.
  The Bellaire Lions Club has stood as an example of the importance of 
volunteerism and helping one's neighbors. Their commitment to the Ohio 
Valley and to service continues today as they celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of their charter. I am proud to represent the members of 
this organization who generously give their time to others and work to 
improve their community. I ask my colleagues to join me today in 
congratulating the Bellaire Lions Club members on the 50th anniversary 
of their charter, and to wish them continued success.

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