[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 82 (Thursday, June 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1210]
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 RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LAMBERTVILLE-NEW HOPE ROTARY 
                                  CLUB

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 12, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
Lambertville-New Hope Rotary Club as it celebrates its 75th anniversary 
dinner on Friday, June 13, 1997.
  In today's society as we move further toward the end of big 
Government, civic responsibility is of particular importance, though it 
often goes unacknowledged. Think of the value that libraries, parks, 
little leagues, fire departments, school scholarship funds, or school 
and work programs provide. Like so many Rotary Clubs across the Nation, 
the Lambertville-New Hope Club over the years, has been and continues 
to be, a generous contributor and supporter, to all of these many 
community organizations, as well as to other combined charities.
  The Lambertville-New Hope Rotary Club has had a long history of 
service to the community. Its inception was in January 1922, and was 
established as a result of the efforts of Charles Muddock, Arch Moon, 
and Howard L. Hughes. Over the years, the Lambertville-New Hope Rotary 
Club has grown significantly and now boasts 25 members on its roster. 
For many years its members have worked hard to create a diverse array 
of programs designed to help better the community. For example, the Ely 
Field project was created to rehabilitate the recreational park and it 
will forever yield benefits to all community members: small children, 
recreational sports teams, families, and the elderly.
  The club has contributed over $250,000 since its inception in 1922. 
These funds have gone toward projects that will long benefit the 
community. I applaud the exemplary sense of social and civil 
responsibility demonstrated by the club's contributions. The 
Lambertville-New Hope area has greatly benefited as a result of these 
contributions.
  I would like to recognize Tom Allibone, for his efforts as chairman 
of the 75th anniversary extravaganza. It promises to be a memorable 
event which will include a birthday card signed by many citizens in the 
communities, as well as Governor Whitman. The officers of the club 
deserve commendation for their efforts during this memorable year. I 
would like to recognize the president, Gustavo Calderon, president-
elect, Dr. Robert Muller, treasurer, Annamarie Heil, vice-president, 
Lynn Brittingham, secretary, William Buchanan, and sergeant-at-arms, 
Michael Welsh.
  Like the members of Rotary Clubs, I am devoted to facilitating the 
process of entrepreneurs and business men and women as they work to 
establish themselves in the community. The Lambertville-New Hope Rotary 
Club is a prime example of the benefits that citizen leadership can 
have on a community. Together, we will work to continue to improve the 
quality of life for the people of the 12th district of New Jersey.

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