[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 32 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H1513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE VALUABLE WORK OF ROTARIANS IN RUSSIA

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, as a 30-year member of 
Rotary International, I am proud to recognize the valuable work of new 
Rotarians in Russia.
  Although Rotary in Russia is only 11 years old, the 100-year-old 
Rotary organization is already strengthening Russian communities, 
helping to enrich multinational relations and improving economic 
conditions in the new democratic Russia.
  Today, I met with a group of Russian Rotarians who are visiting our 
country hosted by Neil Young of the Towsontowne, Maryland, Rotary Club. 
Our visitors and their sponsors are enthusiastic to learn more about 
how American small businessmen organize and manage their businesses. 
They will be able to apply the lessons they learned to help Russian 
businesses survive, grow and create jobs and consumer products for 
their communities.
  Rotarians throughout the world continue to promote networking for 
community development and leadership, they should feel proud that their 
efforts are making a positive difference for millions of people.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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