[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 33 (Thursday, March 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E493]
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        HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ATHENS ROTARY CLUB

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2005

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate two 
significant anniversaries of Rotary International. On February 23, 
2005, Rotary International celebrated 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 of Athens, Texas, on the 
occasion of their 75th anniversary on December 1, 2004. Throughout its 
seventy-five year history, the Athens Rotary Club has achieved great 
successes in carrying out the mission of Rotary International.
  In past years, the Athens Rotary Club has raised money to combat 
Polio, provided scholarships to two seniors from each high school in 
Henderson County, and sponsored exchange students from around the 
world. In addition, the club is active with the Boy Scouts of America, 
the Henderson County 4H club, the YMCA, the local Food Pantry, and 
numerous other charitable and civic organizations in and around Athens, 
Texas.
  Through these actions, the Rotary Club of Athens, 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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