[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 6, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E283-E284]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR OF THE CLEVELAND SOUTHEAST LIONS CLUB

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 6, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Cleveland 
Southeast Lions Club for 50 years of public service.
  For the last fifty years, the Cleveland Southeast Lions Club has been 
committed to serving the greater Cleveland area. This service 
organization works earnestly to provide numerous philanthropic 
donations to charities all over the world.
  In attempt to extend a helping hand, the Cleveland Southeast Lions 
Club annually hosts an East West All Star Football game in order to 
raise money for worthy programs such as the Saint Vincent Charity 
Hospital Lions Eye Clinic, Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation, Blind 
Welfare, and other deserving organizations. The Cleveland Southeast 
Lions Club strives to reach out to the less fortunate by donating 
thousands of pounds of clothing and food to Saint Augustine's 
distribution to the needy. The members of the Cleveland Southeast Lions 
Club work daily to assist senior citizens by driving them to doctors 
appointments, the grocery store, or to the pharmacy. Not only are they 
involved in local services, the Cleveland Southeast Lions Club collects 
used eye glasses to be redistributed in the third world countries.
  The Cleveland Southeast Lions Club cultivates to the spirit of 
service upon which they were found, taking a specific interest in 
children. This organization encourages a greater happiness for children 
with disabilities. By raising money with various fundraisers that 
promote community involvement, the Cleveland Southeast Lions Club helps 
send children to Camp Echoing Hills, a camp for individuals with 
disabilities.
  It is evident that the Cleveland Southeast Lions Club has, over the 
years, played a crucial role in the community, and that its many years 
of service have been an invaluable contribution to the Cleveland 
community. For this work, the Northeast Ohio community is thankful.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring the Cleveland 
Southeast Lions Club for their 50 years of public service.

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