[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 19 (Friday, February 18, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRELL ROTARY CLUB

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 17, 2005

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate two 
significant anniversaries of Rotary International. On February 23rd, 
Rotary international will celebrate its 100th anniversary. From its 
humble roots in Chicago, Illinois, Rotary International has grown into 
a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders whose 
mission is to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical 
standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the 
world. Since 1943, Rotary International has distributed more than $1.1 
billion to combat Polio, promote cultural exchanges, and encourage 
community service.
  I also want to provide special recognition to an important member of 
this outstanding organization, the Rotary Club in Terrell, Texas, on 
the occasion of their 85th anniversary on December 1, 2004. Throughout 
its 85 year history, the Terrell Rotary Club has achieved great 
successes in carrying out the mission of Rotary International.
  In past years, the Terrell Rotary Club has raised money to combat 
Polio, bought wheelchairs for people all over the world, collected food 
for a food distribution center in Terrell, and provided benches for the 
city park. In addition, they have assisted with blood drives, helped 
with the Special Olympics and Relay for Life, and collected books to 
help support the Head Start program in Terrell. For the past 30 years, 
they have also issued the Community Service Award for Terrell.
  Through these actions, the Rotary Club of Terrell, Texas, has 
exemplified the values of service and charity that lie at the heart of 
American society. As the congressional representative of the members of 
this outstanding organization, it is my distinct pleasure to be able to 
honor them today on the floor of the United States House of 
Representatives.

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