[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 161 (Wednesday, November 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1647]
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                          HAZLETON LIONS CLUB

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                           HON. LOU BARLETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. BARLETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Hazleton Lions Club 
which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
   Since 1917, Lions Clubs have offered people the opportunity to give 
something back to their communities. On October 23, 1923, the Hazleton 
Lions Club was formed by its Charter President Roy D. Snyder, making it 
the 20th oldest Lions Club in Pennsylvania. Since its founding, the 
Hazleton Lions Club has been extremely active within the community, 
completing numerous projects and making donations in support of many 
other organizations. These volunteer service projects include the Keep 
Pennsylvania Beautiful Project, Red Cross Disaster Response Team, 
Nescopeck State Park Project, Can-Do Board of Directors, Greater 
Hazleton Area Fun Fest and the American Cancer Society. Recipients of 
the club's donations range from national organizations such as the 
United Rehabilitation Services and Catholic Social Services, to local 
groups such as Hazleton Little League and the Hazleton Integration 
Project. The members of this club continue to find ways to give back 
and improve their community.
   Mr. Speaker, for 90 years the Hazleton Lions Club has been a vital 
asset to the city of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Therefore, I commend all 
those who have served to improve their community as part of this 
important organization.

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