[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 64 (Thursday, April 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E630]
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          A TRIBUTE TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
anniversary of the Rotary Club of Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Club was 
chartered by Rotary International on April 1, 1915. The members of this 
Club exemplify the Rotary Motto: ``Service Above Self and One Profits 
Most Who Serves Best.'' The Club Members convey this philosophy of 
unselfish volunteer service at every opportunity.
  In 1913, a young Council Bluffs businessman, while on a business trip 
to New York City, came upon a Rotary International convention and 
asked, ``What is Rotary?'' He was told, ``It is an organization for the 
prevention of what is harmful to business and society; and the 
promotion of that which is helpful.'' That same spirit is alive and 
well within the Rotary Club of Council Bluffs today. The Club members 
actively participate in community activities, promote a college 
scholarship fund, hold an annual food drive, sponsor a 5th grade career 
fair, and hold fundraisers throughout the year to support their 
activities. This Club is a reflection of the mission of Rotary 
International, ``to promote service to others, promote integrity, and 
advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship 
of business, professional, and community leaders.''
  The Rotary Club of Council Bluffs has made a difference in serving 
the Council Bluffs community. The members of the past 100 years have 
been dedicated to helping and serving others and it is a great honor to 
recognize them today. I know my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring their accomplishments. I thank them for their service and wish 
them all the very best moving forward.

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