[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 177 (Wednesday, December 2, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNITION OF THE PILOT CLUB OF COLUMBUS ON ITS 70TH YEAR OF SERVICE

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                          HON. MARY JO KILROY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 2, 2009

  Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Pilot Club of 
Columbus for seventy years of service to the Columbus community. The 
Pilot Club is a volunteer service organization that focuses on helping 
those with brain-related disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, 
autism, chemical dependency, traumatic brain injuries, and other 
disabilities.
  Pilot International was founded in Macon, Georgia in October 1921 to 
provide volunteer services and to raise funds for those with brain-
related disorders. In 1939, Pilot International chartered the Pilot 
Club of Columbus. Over the last seven decades, this organization has 
promoted awareness and prevention of brain-related disorders in Central 
Ohio and has provided support for countless individuals and families 
who are living with developmental, emotional, and mental disabilities.
  The Pilot Club of Columbus creates a valuable network of service-
minded individuals who have contributed to our community in numerous 
ways. In recent years, Columbus Pilots have provided furniture for a 
new senior citizen center and organized celebrations for patients at 
the former Ohio Psychiatric Hospital who have suffered from brain-
related disorders such as Alzheimer and autism. The Pilot Club also has 
raised money to help individuals with autism and other neurological 
disorders and supports the BrainMinders project, which spreads 
information about preventing traumatic brain injury.
  The Pilot Club has spent seven decades serving those who are 
struggling with the painful and complicated challenges associated with 
brain-related disorders. The Columbus Pilots have demonstrated their 
generosity, compassion, and commitment to making a difference in the 
city of Columbus. I am proud to recognize and honor the Pilot Club of 
Columbus and all of its dedicated volunteers for 70 years of valuable 
service.

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