[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 64 (Monday, May 16, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E979]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIONS CLUB OF WEBSTER GROVES, MO

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                           HON. RUSS CARNAHAN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 16, 2005

  Mr. CARNAHAN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to the Lions 
Club of Webster Groves, Missouri, in this, the year of its 80th 
anniversary. Since its establishment on March 12, 1925, the Lions Club 
has demonstrated a deep concern and commitment to the well-being of the 
community.
  For the past 29 years, the Lions Club has held a summertime 
``Carnival & Barbecue.'' Since 1960, it has been an integral part of 
the July 4th celebration in Webster Groves known as ``Community Days.'' 
The Webster Lions provide amusement rides, midway booths, and delicious 
barbecued food over 4 days of family fun and wholesome festivities.
  In recent years, the Lions Club has expanded its community 
involvement by donating their time and resources to support events such 
as ``Make a Difference Day,'' the Fire Department's ``Open House,'' the 
Police Department's ``Public Safety Day,'' the ``Opening Day'' of the 
Youth Baseball and Softball Season, and an annual ``Diabetes Screening 
& Information Day. ``
  The generosity of the Lions Club can be seen throughout the community 
with the construction of new tennis courts, wading pools, scoreboards, 
and bathrooms in parks. Some of these items, including the 1939 
Flagpole in Ruhe Park, have been symbols of the fine community of 
Webster Groves for generations.
  Furthermore, the Lions Club motto of ``we serve'' has reached beyond 
the tangible. More than 50 organizations and programs, including the 
Webster-Rock Hill Ministries, Webster Groves Historical Society, 
various college scholarships, and Meals on Wheels, all receive annual 
financial contributions, the sum of which has exceeded $2 million.
  Today, the Lions Club of Webster Groves remain an integral part of 
the community.
  Whether fostering civic improvement or donating time, money and 
effort, they are to be commended. I am honored to stand here today in 
recognition of the past 80 years of servIce.

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