[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 97 (Friday, June 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HERNDON ROTARY CLUB

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Rotary Club of 
Herndon on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary and to recognize its 
significant contributions to the community. The Club's celebration for 
this event will be held in the historic Dranesville Tavern, where it 
received its charter in 1939.
  The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago was formed 
February 23, 1905, by Paul P. Harris. The name ``Rotary'' is derived 
from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices. 
The Rotary Club concept thrived in its early years, and, by 1921, there 
were chapters on six continents. In 1922, the name ``Rotary 
International'' was adopted. The objective of Rotary International is 
to encourage and foster community service. International understanding, 
goodwill and peace are fostered through the shared commitment to 
service of Rotarians from 166 countries.
  For the past 75 years, the Rotary Club of Herndon has served as an 
integral part of the local community. The Club has initiated such 
programs as the Herndon Rotary Citizen of the Year Award, the Senior-
Senior Prom, and the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as well as 
provided funding and volunteers to advocate for the Jeanie Schmidt Free 
Clinic.
  The Club provides remarkable volunteerism opportunities through its 
support of community programs including the annual Herndon Festival, 
Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help (FISH), Herndon Relay for Life, and 
clean-up activities at local streams and trails. In addition, the Club 
sponsors scholarships for Herndon High School students and has provided 
free computers for Herndon Middle School students. In 2013, thanks to 
$15,000 raised by the Club, The Herndon High School Band was able to 
travel to Hawaii to perform in front of the USS Missouri and 
participate in a parade commemorating the attack on Pearl Harbor.
  On an international level, the Rotary Club of Herndon contributes to 
the Polio Plus campaign to eradicate polio worldwide, donates 
``Shelters in Place'' for disaster relief efforts, and provides grants 
for water system development projects in third world countries.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Rotary Club of Herndon on its 75th Anniversary and in thanking its 
members for their tremendous service to our community.

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