[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
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       TRIBUTE TO THE NORCO LIONS CLUB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to pay 
tribute to the Norco Lions Club as they prepare for their 50th 
Anniversary Celebration to be held on Saturday, April 28th. In my 
congressional district of Riverside, California, we are fortunate to 
have numerous community service organizations that not only unselfishly 
give their time and talents to the community but find their own lives 
enriched in return. The Norco Lions Club epitomizes this and more.
  Lions Clubs International, the world's largest service club 
association with over 1.6 million members, was founded in 1917 by 
Melvin Jones with a simple mission--``We Serve.'' Ever since, Lions 
Clubs across the world have been dedicated to helping those less 
fortunate in their communities and around the world. Lions Clubs 
International's goals pivot on their commitment to aiding the blind and 
visually impaired, followed by their dedication to serving young 
people--encouraging youth to serve their community without personal 
financial reward, with efficiency and high ethical standards in 
commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.
  The Norco Lions Club, the largest in their district, encompasses the 
majority of both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Services to the 
community are eye-sight programs, including eye exams and eye-glasses 
for children in need, and blood drives. Additionally, Norco Lions Club 
has founded or helped to establish the Norco Boy Scout Troop 33, Mira 
Loma Swan Lake Lions Club, Norco Lioness Club, Swan Lake Lioness Club, 
Norco Leo Club and other local community organizations. Youth outreach 
offers a Student Speakers scholarship program, International Peace 
Poster Contest, 4-H Clubs, Boy Scouts, Future Farmers of America 
Scholarships, D.A.R.E. programs, sports programs and local high school 
programs.
  Mr. Speaker, volunteers are critical to fostering a spirit of 
understanding, good citizenship and good government in the United 
States and worldwide. By working so closely with the youth of today, 
Norco Lions Clubs, and the clubs around the world are assuring that 
``an active interest in the civic, culture, social and moral welfare'' 
of our communities is passed on from generation to generation. I 
congratulate the Norco Lions Club on its 50th anniversary, commend its 
local community and international service, and wish them success for 
another 50 years to come.

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