[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2297]
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                 HONORING THE JACKSONVILLE ROTARY CLUB

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 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 Jacksonville Rotary Club for their 85 
years of service to Cherokee County. Throughout its history, the 
Jacksonville Rotary Club has achieved great success in carrying out the 
mission of Rotary International.
  The Jacksonville Rotary Club has benefited numerous organizations and 
programs that serve the local community including the Anderson/Cherokee 
Crisis Center and the Jacksonville Literacy Council. The Ambassadorial 
Scholarship program has enabled local students to enrich their lives 
and further their education by helping them study abroad. Their 
valuable community service has also been seen through annual events 
such as the Pancake Supper, United Fund activities, support of Boy 
Scout Troop 407, and benefit golf tournaments.
  Through these initiatives, the Jacksonville 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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