[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 49 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          TRIBUTE TO PAUL SLATER OF LONDONDERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to 
recognize and congratulate Paul Slater of Londonderry, New Hampshire 
for his outstanding volunteerism and for being selected to serve as 
President of the Londonderry Lions Club for the next year.
  Paul Began his volunteer work with the Londonderry Lions Club in 
September 1995. His unwavering commitment to the organization, its 
mission, and its activism within the community propelled hi to the 
club's Board of Directors during the summer of 1996. Today, Paul serves 
as both the Treasurer and Secretary of the Londonderry Lions Club.
  Dedicated to social and humanitarian causes, Lions Club International 
is the world's largest service organization. With its primary focus on 
the needs of the blind and visually impaired, the mission of Lions Club 
International also extends to the needs of each chapter's respective 
communities. In addition to advancing the club's mission by organizing 
yearly yard sales and fund-raising dinners, Paul continuously works 
towards the betterment of his community and state.
  Every year since his induction as a member of the Londonderry Lions 
Club, Paul has helped organize and distribute Christmas and 
Thanksgiving baskets to those who are less fortunate in the Town of 
Londonderry. His biggest contribution to the organization and the 
people of New Hampshire, however, has been through his tireless effort 
towards improving Lions Camp Pride. Camp Pride, located in New Durham, 
New Hampshire, is a summer camp for children and adults with mild 
through profound special needs. In cooperation with the Londonderry 
Police and Fire Departments, Paul has been instrumental in insuring 
that the proceeds from the annual Police-Fire softball game are 
contributed to Lions Camp Pride.
  Having served as an honorary member of the Lions Camp Pride Board, I 
recognize the importance and the value of Paul's work and I would like 
to thank him for his commitment to Lions Camp Pride.
  Furthermore, Paul has continuously exhibited his unselfish dedication 
to the community as the Chairman of the Londonderry Lions Club High 
School Scholarship Committee. As a strong believer in education and 
equal opportunity, Paul has worked hard to insure that students with 
financial hardship who work hard and strive for academic excellence can 
still pursue college and technical educations.
  Mr. President, Paul Slater has devoted his time and his heart to 
serving the Londonderry Lions Club, the Town of Londonderry, and the 
people of New Hampshire. It is people like Paul that make New Hampshire 
a special place to live, and it is an honor to represent him in the 
United States Senate.

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