[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 129 (Friday, September 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1627]
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   RECOGNITION OF THE SUTTER CLUB AND THEIR TRIBUTE TO RONALD REAGAN

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2012

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Sutter Club and their upcoming commemoration of Ronald 
Reagan.
  To those unaware of the Sutter Club's history, it is located in the 
heart of Sacramento, California and is one of the State's oldest social 
clubs. The club was founded in 1889, roughly forty years after the 
historic California Gold Rush.
  Located less than two blocks from the California State Capitol, 
nearly every Governor of California has been an honorary member of the 
club. In addition to California's Governors, many state legislators, 
mayors and dignitaries are among the Club's roster. This list also 
includes U.S. Senators Booth, Kuchel, Johnson and Downey as well as 
U.S. Supreme Court Justices Earl Warren and Anthony M. Kennedy from 
California.
  As someone who had the privilege to know and serve with Ronald 
Reagan, I am appreciative of the dedication being performed by the 
Sutter Club. Ronald Reagan served our State and Country with great 
distinction and he is a source of pride for every Californian. As a 
club member from 1967 to 1975, then Governor Reagan frequently used the 
venue for events. Ronald Reagan had a lasting impression on the Club's 
history and was honored by the Sutter Club each of the eight years of 
his administration. To this day, club members continue to have a deep 
and lasting connection to Ronald Reagan, many having served with him as 
Governor and President.
  On November 9, 2012 the Sutter Club will name one of its historic 
dining rooms the official ``Ronald Reagan Room'' during a commemoration 
``State Dinner'' at the Club.
  It is my distinct pleasure to submit these few words in the 
Congressional Record to recognize the Sutter Club and their 
commemoration of a national hero.

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