[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 72 (Friday, May 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
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         THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF BELLEVILLE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 1997

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
momentous occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Rotary Club of 
Belleville.
  The Rotary Club of Belleville received its charter from the Rotary 
International on April 22, 1992. The club counts among its members this 
community's leaders in business, the professions, and trades.
  The club enriches our community by observing the Rotary mottos, 
``Service Above Self,'' and ``He Profits Most Who Serves Best.'' It has 
sponsored projects to aid the aged, youth, the ill, the poor, and the 
illiterate. The Belleville Rotary continually works to provide services 
to those in need.
  The club is generous to the community. Whether they give funds 
directly, provide food, endow scholarships to Belleville high school 
students, or donate to the Student Exchange Program with Japan, the 
Belleville Rotarians epitomize the spirit of giving. The club is 
particularly proud of its ability to give to the Gift of Life Program 
for children of the world. This program provides doctor and hospital 
services to children in need of heart operations who would not have had 
the benefit of the treatment.
  The club contributes to and supports the Rotary International's 
PolioPlus Program to eradicate polio in developing countries and 
regions worldwide.
  The club will officially observe its anniversary with a musical 
program at the Belleville Public Library and Information Center on May 
7, 1997 and a dinner dance to be held on June 26, 1997 in Belleville. 
These events will be attended by the club's members, guests, and 
dignitaries from the Rotary, the town, and the State.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me, our colleagues, members of the 
Rotary Club of Belleville, and the township of Belleville in 
recognizing the momentous occasion of the 75th anniversary of its 
Rotary Club and to commend the organization for its outstanding and 
invaluable service to the community.

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