[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 63 (Monday, May 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN RECOGNITION OF THE RIVERBANK LIONS CLUB

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                         HON. DENNIS A. CARDOZA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2012

  Mr. CARDOZA. Mr. Speaker, we rise today to recognize the chartering 
of the Riverbank Lions Club and its chartering members for their 
commitment to community and humanitarian service.
  Lions Club International was founded in 1917 by a group of business 
leaders who desired working towards the betterment of their community 
and the world. Boasting over 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members, it 
is now the world's largest service organization. Together, they strive 
to promote the organization's mission to ``empower volunteers to serve 
their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and 
promote international understanding.'' Through community volunteer 
work, implementing programs to encourage good health and youth 
empowerment, as well as community and environmental awareness programs, 
they are truly working to make the world a better place to live.
  On May 5, 2012, the Riverbank Lions Club joined this prestigious 
organization with the chartering of its chapter in Riverbank, 
California. This group will undoubtedly uphold the Lions' vision and 
help those in need through community service and fundraising projects.
  Members of the chartering club are: Linda Abid-Cummings, Annabelle 
Aguilar, Tom Aja, Mia Alcala-Van Houten, Cynthia Avila, Lynette 
Bradley, James ``Doc'' Dachenhaus, Charlie Grom, Carrie Higby, Patty 
Hughes, Chip Langman, Sharon Langman, Don Langman, Laura Wilson, Leta 
Larkin, Sandy Lucas, Dotty Nygard, Billy Powell, Bill Redford, Jennifer 
Redford, Dawn Rios, Angie Timpone, and Joe Timpone.
  Mr. Speaker, we thank you for the opportunity to honor the Riverbank 
Lions Club here today. Further, we appreciate you joining us in 
congratulating its members on the chartering of their new chapter and 
to recognize their commitment to service.

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