[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 107 (Thursday, June 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1383]
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  HONORING ROBERT BEATTY ON 50 YEARS WITH THE INDIAN RIVER LIONS CLUB

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                            HON. BART STUPAK

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 26, 2008

  Mr. STUPAK. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize Robert Beatty of 
Indian River, Michigan. Mr. Beatty has served as a member of the Indian 
River Lions Club for 50 years, and I ask that you, Madam Speaker, and 
the entire U.S. House of Representatives, join me in honoring his 50 
years of service to the Indian River community.
  Born in Marietta, Ohio, on April 24, 1923, Robert Beatty moved to 
Indian River in 1946. He and his wife, Edith, will have been married 61 
years this October. Together, they have raised three lovely children.
  Mr. Beatty's service with the Lions Club, the world's largest service 
organization, is truly commendable. His first contact with the Lions 
Club came in 1958 at a poker game with Anthony Schneider, the founding 
member of the Indian River Lions Club chapter. After discussing the 
mission of the Lions Club, he was so enthusiastic that he decided to 
join the next day.
  Mr. Beatty quickly rose through the ranks. After only 3 days of 
membership, he took on the role of treasurer. Since that time, he has 
held every position within the club except secretary and has been on 
the board of directors for all 50 years of his membership. With a 
reputation of being the first to volunteer for every community service 
project, his leadership in the Lions Club has been instrumental to 
their service for the Indian River community.
  Mr. Beatty's community service extends beyond his activities with the 
Lions Club. As a former member of the Indian River school board, he 
worked diligently to improve education within his community. A veteran 
of the U.S. Army, Mr Beatty is also a lifetime member of the Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, continuing to serve his community and assist his 
fellow veterans through his membership.
  Madam Speaker, as Robert Beatty celebrates his 50 years of faithful 
service with the Indian River Lions Club, I ask that you and the entire 
U.S. House of Representatives join with me in thanking Mr. Beatty's for 
his dedicated service. Indian River is no doubt a better place because 
of Mr. Beatty's years of involvement in the community.

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