[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 26, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
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TRIBUTE TO 125 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE BY THE FITCHBURG SPORTSMEN'S 
                                  CLUB

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                           HON. JOHN W. OLVER

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2002

  Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the valuable 
service of the Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, 
located in north Worcester County at the eastern end of my district. On 
March 4, 2002, the Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club will hold its 125th 
annual banquet celebrating a long and impressive record of serving the 
local community.
  The Fitchburg Sportsmen's Club first met in the late 19th century to 
organize sportsmen, hold competitions and promote responsible gun 
ownership. Since then, the Club has continued these activities, and its 
members have used the Club as a platform to discuss important issues 
affecting gun owners and the public. There is evidence that the Club 
originated for the purpose of supporting laws to preserve and protect 
fish and game, thereby helping to maintain the environmental integrity 
of the Commonwealth. The Club has also worked with local law 
enforcement and community leaders to promote gun safety, provide 
instruction for gun owners, and promote responsible gun etiquette.
  Through its varied activities, the Sportsmen's Club has proven to be 
an influential and beneficial voice in the city of Fitchburg. As the 
Club reflects on its past accomplishments, I encourage its members to 
continue their role as instructors and community organizers.

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