[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 72 (Thursday, May 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1127]
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                    HONORING THE CANTON ROTARY CLUB

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 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 Canton, Texas, for 
their twelve years of service to Van Zandt County. Throughout its 
twelve year history, the Canton Rotary Club has achieved great 
successes in carrying out the mission of Rotary International.
  In past years, the Canton Rotary Club has raised money to provide 
scholarships to local students and sponsored programs to improve area 
literacy. In addition, the Canton Rotary Club has been active in Rotary 
International's Polio Plus program.
  Through these actions, the Rotary Club of Canton, 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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