[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 135 (Wednesday, September 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BOB FENNER

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 2009

  Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I would like to bring to your attention 
today the many outstanding achievements of Bob Fenner, a businessman, 
community leader and 2003-04 past President of the Carlsbad Hi-Noon 
Rotary Club.
  Bob has contributed enormously and made a tremendous difference to 
the Carlsbad Hi- Noon Rotary Club, the citizens of Carlsbad, and the 
mission of Rotary International.
  Mr. Fenner's accomplishments are many and varied. Under his 
leadership, the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club has supported the 
Worldwide Polio Eradication Program, a program designed to eradicate 
polio worldwide. Mr. Fenner has also sponsored a Youth Exchange Summer 
Camp, a program that fosters international understanding along with 
supporting RYLA, a Rotary Youth Leadership Conference, which helps to 
instill values and train high school students. Mr. Fenner was also 
instrumental in further enhancing international relations by directing 
the efforts of Hi-Noon Rotarians to support Project Mercy.
  Mr. Fenner's leadership has also made an extraordinary difference to 
others in need of a helping hand. With the assistance of Carlsbad Hi-
Noon Rotary volunteers, the Christmas Bureau Distribution Program 
delivered food, clothing, and other gifts to over 3,400 needy 
individuals.
  There are many other contributions that the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary 
Club has achieved during Mr. Fenner's Rotary service, including 
sponsoring a Christmas dinner party and gifts for elementary school 
students in need. He also provided financial support and volunteers to 
the Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad while supporting the La Posada 
Carlsbad Homeless Shelter by contributing food, clothing, blankets and 
other items to the needy.
  Mr. Fenner also serves on the Board of The Hospice of the North 
Coast, and has hosted six foreign students, contributing to a better 
understanding of our culture and the cultures of other countries.
  Madam Speaker I hope you will join me in recognizing the many fine 
achievements of Bob Fenner. Without question, his leadership and 
contributions to Rotary, and his community are worthy of recognition.

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