[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E375]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                  ROTARY OF RIVERSIDE 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2000

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Rotary Club 
of Riverside's 80th anniversary. From their very conception on April 
20, 1920, when they received their charter from Rotary International, 
the Club has enriched the Riverside community by observing the Rotary 
motto, ``Service Above Self.'' Members of the club include community 
leaders in business, trade, professions and government.
  The Rotary Club of Riverside has given to the local community by 
sponsoring projects to aid Riverside youth through the sponsorship of 
Bryant Elementary School; through an annual awarding of scholarships to 
deserving Riverside high school seniors, from the $200,000 John Cote 
Scholarship Fund; through the establishment of a vibrant Interact Club 
at Riverside Poly High School; and through contributions to the 
establishment of the Riverside Youth Museum.
  On an international basis the Rotary Club of Riverside has 
contributed and supported the Rotary International Polio Plus program 
to eradicate polio in developing countries and regions worldwide; and a 
little closer to home, through materials, gifts and caring to the 
children of orphanages in Tijuana, Mexico, in partnership with the 
Rotarian of Centenario Rotary Club of Tijuana.
  The Rotary Club of Riverside will officially observe its anniversary 
with a Picnic Celebration on April 2, 2000, in Riverside, CA. It will 
be attended by the club's members and their families, guests and 
dignitaries, including: the Honorable Ronald Loveridge, the mayor of 
Riverside; the Honorable Tom Mullen, chairman of the Riverside County 
Board of Supervisors representing the 5th county district; and the 
Honorable Rod Pacheco, California Assemblyman representing the 64th 
assembly district.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate the Rotary Club of Riverside on its 80th 
anniversary and commend its local community and international service.

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