[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   JUNIOR SERVICE CLUB 75TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to join in the celebration 
of the 75th anniversary of an important community organization in 
Collinsville, Illinois.
  The Junior Service Club has worked for three quarters of a century to 
better the lives of the children in the community. The group's 
volunteers have worked tirelessly to provide fun activities for the 
community's youth. Over the decades, they ensured the children had a 
good meal during the holidays and have taught them the value of service 
to one's neighbors.
  The club's fundraising efforts have gone to benefit hospitals, fire 
victims, community parks, senior programs and scholarships for 
graduates of Collinsville High School. Today, the club consists of 
about 50 members. Many of the volunteers are teachers who represent the 
third generation of their family to belong to the Junior Service Club.
  I want to join with the members of this House in congratulating the 
members of the Collinsville Junior Service Club on celebrating their 
75th anniversary and thank them for their service. I want to wish them 
another 75 years of continued success.

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