[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E23]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       WELCOMING ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT BHICHAI RATTAKUL

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                          HON. ANDER CRENSHAW

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, January 7, 2003

  Mr. CRENSHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an event that 
took place in my district yesterday, and to welcome the Rotary 
International President Bhichai Rattakul to Jacksonville and the United 
States.
  The Rotary Clubs of Greater Jacksonville are dedicated and respected 
members of the large international humanitarian service organization. 
The Rotary Clubs of Greater Jacksonville are comprised of business and 
professional leaders who practice ethical standards in relationships in 
the community.
  The many members of the Rotary Clubs of Greater Jacksonville dedicate 
their time, skills, expertise and other resources to help improve the 
lives of others in developing countries by supporting the Rotary 
Foundation and by working to eradicate polio worldwide; and 
consistently promote truth, fairness, and try to improve relations 
among the citizens of northeast Florida.
  The Rotary Clubs of Greater Jacksonville provide friendship and 
fellowship to its members and visiting Rotarians. These dedicated men 
and women are some of the most active local citizens who motivate and 
influence community leaders through their efforts on a regular basis. 
But more importantly, the members of the Rotary Clubs of Greater 
Jacksonville are citizens of the World who live each day with the goal 
of ``Service Above Self.''
  It was an honor for me to join the fine men and women of the Rotary 
Clubs of Greater Jacksonville on January 6, 2003, to welcome Rotary 
International President Bhichai Rattakul and thank him for his many 
efforts and his service on behalf of all Rotarians in Jacksonville, the 
Nation, and the World.

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