[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 176 (Tuesday, December 9, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE SOUTH PASADENA KIWANIS CLUB'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the South Pasadena 
Kiwanis Club upon its 80th anniversary.
  Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of women and men who 
share the challenge of community and world improvement. Since its 
founding in 1915, Kiwanis has grown to include approximately 9,000 
clubs in more than 80 nations.
  The South Pasadena Kiwanis Club, founded in 1923, consists of 
business and professional people who work or live in the South Pasadena 
area that have an interest in volunteer service. A family-oriented 
organization, South Pasadena Kiwanis members are committed to serving 
the youth, families and senior citizens of South Pasadena.
  Some of the club's charitable contributions include the South 
Pasadena Educational Foundation, Farm City Youth, Special Olympics, the 
Summer Reading Program, ``Terrific Kids,'' the Young Men's Christian 
Association, ``Concerts in the Park,'' and Little League. The South 
Pasadena Kiwanis Club is the main sponsor for South Pasadena High 
School's Key Club and ``Grad Night'' Breakfast, in addition to 
providing student scholarships at the high school, middle school and 
elementary schools. In addition, some of the club's annual events 
include a Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast, a Spaghetti Dinner in 
conjunction with the South Pasadena Fire Department, and participation 
in the construction of the city of South Pasadena's Rose Parade Float.
  The time, energy and care that the South Pasadena Kiwanis Club has 
given to the community are extraordinary, and the residents of South 
Pasadena have benefited greatly. At this time, I ask all Members to 
join with me in commending the South Pasadena Kiwanis Club for 80 years 
of dedicated service to the South Pasadena community.

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