[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 57 (Tuesday, May 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
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          HONORING THE EUREKA LODGE OF ELKS' 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2001

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition 
of the 100th anniversary of the Elks Lodge of Eureka in Humboldt 
County, California.
  Formed in 1901, the Eureka Lodge of Elks joined the Benevolent and 
Protective Order of Elks of the United States which was established in 
1868, and since its inception has grown to more than one million 
members nationwide. The Elks is one of the largest and most active 
fraternal organizations in the world.
  Through scholarship programs and charitable aid, members give 
generously of their time to support the youth of the region, providing 
countless hours of service for the betterment of the community. Local 
members sponsor Girl Scout and Boy Scout groups, youth soccer programs, 
and services for veterans. They also help to fund medical aid to 
disabled children in rural areas through mobile units staffed with 
trained therapists. Eureka members assisted in the establishment of the 
Humboldt-Del Norte Blood Bank, a vital asset to the North Coast of 
California. In May of this year, the Eureka Lodge will dedicate a 
memorial to all veterans of our armed forces.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we honor the members 
of the Eureka Lodge of Elks by acknowledging their dedication and 
recognizing the value of their efforts for our country.

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