[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 68 (Thursday, May 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E888-E889]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF BELLEVILLE

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 22, 2002

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call to your attention the 
work of an outstanding organization, the Rotary Club of Belleville, New 
Jersey.
  It is only fitting we recognize this organization, in this, the 
permanent record of the greatest freely elected body on earth, for it 
has a long history of caring, leadership, and commitment to its 
community.
  Since receiving its charter from the Rotary International on April 
22, 1922, the Rotary Club of Belleville has been an effective coalition 
of civic leaders, business professionals, and regular citizens 
dedicated to their neighbors.
  The Club has personified its time honored mottos, ``Service Above 
Self'' and ``He Profits Most Who Serves Best,'' by sponsoring projects 
to aid children, the elderly, and the poor, and by sponsoring literacy 
programs.

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  An example of their work can be seen in the ``Gift of Life Program.'' 
This initiative helps children around the world by providing doctor and 
hospital services to less fortunate kids in need of heart operations.
  A major supporter of the Rotary International's PolioPlus program, 
the Rotary Club of Belleville has also helped to eradicate polio in 
developing countries worldwide.
  Put simply, the Belleville Rotary Club has made its mission the 
advocacy for those in need. Its members have made a difference in 
countless lives, with their work serving as a beacon of caring and 
compassion for eight decades.
  On Wednesday, May 22, 2002, the Club celebrated its 80th anniversary 
with a wonderful concert at the Belleville Public Library and 
Information Center. Club members, guests, and dignitaries from the 
Rotary, the Township of Belleville and the State of New Jersey joined 
in the celebration.
  The job of a United States Congressman involves so much that is 
rewarding, yet nothing compares to working with and recognizing the 
efforts of organizations like the Rotary Club of Belleville.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our colleagues, the Township of 
Belleville, the members of the Rotary, and me in recognizing the eighty 
years of outstanding and invaluable service of the Rotary Club of 
Belleville, New Jersey.

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