[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 20, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE CONGRESSIONAL 
                                  CLUB

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                               speech of

                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to today to support House 
Resolution 1026. recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Congressional 
Club. This non-political group promotes friendship and cordiality in 
public life, and brings the wives of Members of Congress together in a 
warm and welcoming atmosphere in the Nation's Capital. Not only does 
this distinctive club build relationships between the two political 
parties, but it also organizes charity events and diplomatic 
receptions. Every spring since 1912, the women gather to host our First 
Ladies' Luncheon, honoring our First Lady and donating tens of 
thousands of dollars to charities in her name. Many of the club's 
charitable recipients include mentoring programs, literacy programs, 
the White House library; youth dance troupes, domestic shelters, and 
child care centers.
  Fulfilling their own mission to encourage all Americans to strive for 
greater friendship, civility, and generosity in order to heighten 
public service, elevate the culture, and enrich humanity; the women 
extend their hands globally in friendship and goodwill by hosting an 
annual diplomatic reception to entertain the spouses of ambassadors to 
the United States. The Congressional Club encourages all Americans to 
seek out opportunities to give financially and to volunteer to assist 
charitable organizations in their own communities. Mr. Speaker, today I 
would like to congratulate and recognize these kind-hearted, strong, 
and talented women in their efforts to promote the greater good here at 
home and abroad. May God bless these women and may the Congressional 
Club continue in their friendship and charitable efforts for many years 
to come.

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