[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 73 (Friday, June 9, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLD SAYBROOK REPUBLICAN 
                              WOMEN'S CLUB

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                            HON. ROB SIMMONS

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 9, 2006

  Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Old Saybrook, 
Connecticut Republican Women's Club in celebration of their 50th 
anniversary this month. The Old Saybrook Republican Women's Club's 
primary function has always been to support local and State Republican 
candidates and they have the distinction of being the oldest continuous 
Republican Women's Club in Connecticut.
  But while their energy and enthusiasm for Republican candidates is as 
welcome as it has been effective, there is far more to the group than a 
political agenda.
  For example, in conjunction with the Town Committee, the Club 
participates in the Washington Intern Program by sponsoring high school 
students and the group also gives awards to high school honor students. 
Clearly, the members of the organization are dedicated to helping 
engage young people intellectually and in matters of civic activism. 
Surely, part of our job as public servants should be to encourage young 
people to become involved in the political process.
  Mr. Speaker, our communities do not operate by means of government 
alone. The Old Saybrook Republican Women's Club exemplifies a group of 
``citizens in action''. Our quality of life is greatly influenced by 
individuals who join hands to set and accomplish goals that make our 
communities better places in which to live, work and raise a family. 
For half a century the members of the Old Saybrook Republican Women's 
Club have dedicated themselves to both party and public service.
  I congratulate them on their dedication and commitment to the Grand 
Old Party and to their community.

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