[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 10 (Thursday, January 25, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S566]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         WILLIMANTIC LIONS CLUB

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to honor the 
Willimantic Lions Club of Willimantic, Connecticut. On February 24, 
they will be celebrating their 60th Year of Service to the Greater 
Windham/Willimantic Community.
  Since the Willimantic Lions Club was established 60 years ago, they 
have reached out to assist many members of the community but especially 
the blind and visually impaired. Their members have worked to provide 
eye exams, eyeglasses, low vision devices and guide dogs for members of 
the community through a variety of local fundraisers. The Lions Club 
also has lent its support to such worthwhile local causes as soup 
kitchens, the Red Cross, Special Olympics, the Boy and Girl Scouts and 
academic scholarships for local students.
  As the Willimantic Lions Club has grown over the years, it has 
attracted more than 700 men and women as members of their club. Their 
numerous good works have touched many lives and demonstrated the true 
value of volunteerism. The people of Connecticut thank the Willimantic 
Lions Club and all its members for their service, dedication, and 
contributions to our state.

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