[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
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                    LIONS OF MICHIGAN ALL STATE BAND

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 15, 2002

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, today, I rise in recognition of 
the individuals of the Lions of Michigan All State Band. An 
organization known for its hard work and dedication, Lions Clubs have 
been committed to serving their communities since 1917. With a 
membership of over 1.4 million members serving in more than 44,600 
clubs worldwide, Lions Clubs touch lives throughout the world 
community.
  In July of this year, Lions Clubs International will hold its 
international convention in Osaka, Japan. As the only band from the 
U.S. traveling to Japan, the Lions of Michigan All State Band has the 
privilege of representing over 18,000 Lions Clubs members from the 
United States at the convention. This year marks the 25th Anniversary 
of the Lions award winning youth program within Michigan. The honor of 
traveling to Japan is fitting recognition for the hard work of those 
involved in this program. I applaud the 123 student members of the band 
for their willingness to serve and the adult participants that make the 
program possible.
  I commend the community minded endeavors of the Lions of Michigan and 
applaud the discipline of the Lions of Michigan All State Band. I am 
pleased that such fine young people will be representing our country on 
the international level. I invite my colleagues to join me in 
recognition of the hard work and achievement of the Lions of Michigan 
All State Band.

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