[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 129 (Wednesday, September 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1845]
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  IN HONOR OF THE BAYONNE LIONS CLUB: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 1997

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Bayonne 
Lions Club, an exceptional organization serving the residents of my 
district, on their 50th anniversary. This momentous occasion will be 
celebrated on September 24, 1997, with a cocktail reception at the 
Chandelier Restaurant in New Jersey.
  The Bayonne Lions Club has worked for the Bayonne community since 
1947 when they were granted a charter from the Lions Club international 
headquarters in Oak Brook, IL. This charter hangs on the wall of 
Amici's Restaurant where the club meets on the second and fourth 
Tuesdays of each month. This year's anniversary celebration will not 
only raise funds for charity, but it will also provide the opportunity 
to highlight the club's achievements over the last half century.
  Over the years, the Bayonne Lions Club has sponsored Christmas 
parties at the St. Joseph's Home in Jersey City, given braille 
typewriters as gifts to individuals, distributed food baskets, and 
provided medical care and vital eye surgery to those who needed it.
  Among the esteemed members of the Bayonne Lions Club was the club's 
first president, Attorney Jack Feinberg of the law firm of Feinberg, 
Dee & Feinberg. One of Feinberg's successors, Dr. C.M. Jones, was the 
first African-American president of any Lions Club charter in the 
United States. One of the early active club members was businessman 
C.J. Murphy, who was the first representative of the Bayonne Lions to 
the Lions International zone and district. Club member, Walter Jones, 
has held every office in the Bayonne Lions Club and boasts the longest 
continuous Bayonne Lions Club membership. I would also like to thank 
Michael O'Connor, the current Bayonne Lions Club president for his hard 
work and dedication.
  The members and officers, past and present, of the Bayonne Lion's 
Club richly deserve this honor and recognition for 50 years of unique 
contributions and caring dedication to their community. I ask that my 
colleagues join me in recognizing the outstanding work and exceptional 
service of the Bayonne Lions Club. It is an honor to have such an 
outstanding organization working on behalf of the constituents of my 
district.

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