[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 111 (Thursday, September 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1804]
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                   HONORING THE MALAKOFF ROTARY CLUB

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2005

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to commemorate two 
significant anniversaries of Rotary International. This year, Rotary 
International celebrated its 100th anniversary. From its humble roots 
in Chicago, Illinois, Rotary has grown into a worldwide organization of 
business and professional leaders who 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 recognize the Malakoff Rotary Club for their 66 years 
of service to Henderson County. Throughout its history, the Malakoff 
Rotary Club has achieved great success in carrying out the mission of 
Rotary International.
  In past years, the Malakoff Rotary Club has raised money to provide 
scholarships for local students and sponsored programs to improve area 
literacy. In addition, they have sponsored numerous activities with 
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs, Eustace Children's 
Home and the Henderson County Crisis Center.
  Through these initiatives, the Malakoff Rotary Club exemplifies 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 honor them 
today on the floor of the United States House of Representatives.

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