[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 90 (Friday, June 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1249]
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       HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MONTCLAIR LIONS CLUB

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 24, 2004

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 25th anniversary of the Montclair Lions Club No. 36563, located in 
Prince William County, Virginia.
  The International Lions Club is the world's largest service club 
organization with 1.4 million members in 46,000 clubs in 193 nations. 
Since 1917, the International Lions Club has been able to touch the 
lives of countless individuals across the globe. The club's motto, ``We 
Serve'' demonstrates the tremendous effort, desire and willingness of 
volunteers worldwide to better the lives of others through humanitarian 
efforts. In 1990, Lions established SightFirst, a $143.5 million global 
initiative to fight the major causes of preventable and reversible 
blindness.
  Since 1979, the Montclair Lions Club has provided dedicated service 
to Prince William County, working tirelessly to further the welfare of 
the community. In its first 25 years the club raised well over a 
quarter of a million dollars through a wide variety of fundraisers 
including citrus sales, White Can Day donations, White House Christmas 
Ornament sales, and food sales. The club has held a golf tournament 
fundraiser annually with the majority of the proceeds being donated to 
the Dale City Boys and Girls Club and Action in the Community Through 
Service.
  Montclair Lions Club members donate their time to community service 
projects including Safety Break, Montclair Property Association events, 
Habitat for Humanity and many others. These hours of service have 
enriched innumerable lives in Prince William County and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to commend and congratulate the 
Montclair Lions Club on 25 years of success. They have served the 
interests of their community well, truly meriting recognition. I call 
upon my colleagues to join me in applauding the Lions Club's past 
accomplishments and in wishing the club continued success in the many 
years to come.

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