[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 146 (Monday, October 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




IN RECOGNITION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of the Rotary Club of Cleveland, a group of business, 
professional and community leaders who provide humanitarian service, 
encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build good 
will and peace in the world.
  Rotary International was founded in 1905 and today there are more 
than 34,000 Rotary Clubs worldwide with 1.2 million members in over 200 
countries. Each chapter is dedicated to supporting education and job 
training, providing clean water, combating hunger, improving health and 
sanitation, and eradicating polio and other childhood diseases.
  The Rotary Club of Cleveland was founded in 1910 and was the 18th 
chartered Rotary Club in the United States. The motto for Cleveland's 
Rotary Club is ``Service Above Self.'' The Rotary Club of Cleveland has 
a number of ongoing programs and projects that aid communities in the 
Greater Cleveland area and abroad.
  Internationally, the Rotary Club of Cleveland has been involved in 
humanitarian projects in Laos, Mexico, Pakistan, Uganda, Lithuania, 
Indonesia, India and Kenya. Additionally, every charter of Rotary 
International is involved in the PolioPlus program. PolioPlus focuses 
on global immunization in hopes of eradicating the world of polio.
  The Rotary Club of Cleveland is dedicated to serving the Greater 
Cleveland area and has a number of programs designed to improve, 
support and recognize excellence within the community. Cleveland's 
Rotary Club has maintained the West 25th Street Rapid Station, which 
services Cleveland's West Market, for more than 35 years. For more than 
40 years the Club has been awarding area police, fire and EMS heroes 
with the Medal of Valor. The Cleveland Rotary Club's largest impact 
programs are those dedicated to Greater Cleveland's youth. Their 
program, College Now!, has provided scholarship support for hundreds of 
students throughout the area. Other successful projects include 
Achievement Centers for Children, Thesmacher High School Recognition 
Day, Project YESS, and support of the Old Stone Education Center.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the 
Rotary Club of Cleveland as they celebrate 100 years of service to the 
Cleveland community.

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