[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 68 (Wednesday, May 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E997]
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  HONORING THE WHITTIER HOST LIONS CLUB IN RECOGNITION OF 75 YEARS OF 
          OUTSTANDING AND INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

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                       HON. ESTEBAN EDWARD TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 1997

  Mr. TORRES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the men and women of the 
Whittier Host Lions Club on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. On 
Saturday, May 31, 1997, the Whittier Host Lions Club will have a 
special ceremony in honor of this momentous occasion.
  Sponsored by the Santa Ana Lions Club, the Whittier Host Lions Club 
was chartered on May 27, 1922. It is part of the International 
Association of Lions Clubs, known throughout the world for its 
humanitarian service, fellowship, and organizational leadership. The 
primary focus of this organization is service to the local community 
and to those in need throughout the world. Each year, Lions Clubs 
provide goods and services to thousands of people around the globe.
  The Lions Club International began in June 1917, founded by a Chicago 
insurance agent, Melvin Jones. He presented to a group of small 
business clubs his proposal of consolidating their small clubs into a 
strong influential club. Its goal would be to serve the community and 
humanity. At the first annual convention in October 1917, 23 clubs 
participated. Today, there are more than 40,000 Lions Clubs.
  The Whittier Host Lions Club has adhered to the international motto 
of service with distinction. Its members have provided countless hours 
of service to the community. Through the efforts of its members, the 
Whittier Host Lions Clubs has provided eyeglasses for area 
schoolchildren and invaluable support to the YMCA, Camp Arbolado, and 
Whittier Intercommunity Blind Center. It has organized a recycling 
center, contributing $20,000 annually to civic projects and, since 
1962, an Arabian Horse Show, contributing $30,000 to the community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with pride that I ask my colleagues to join me in 
paying tribute to the men and women of the Whittier Host Lions Club on 
the occasion of its 75th anniversary and in recognition of its 
outstanding and invaluable service to the community.

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