[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 21, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1090]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING THE TAYLORVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. RODNEY DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 21, 2015

  Mr. RODNEY DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Taylorville Optimist Club on their 50th anniversary 
this year. The Optimists have shown inspiring dedication to their 
mission of fostering an optimistic way of life in my hometown.
  The Optimist Club was chartered in 1965, and there are currently over 
sixty active members. Since their charter, they have been a force of 
good in the community. They instigate a meaningful difference in the 
attitudes of our community's youth at events throughout the year; 
bringing out the best in kids by providing hope and a positive vision.
  Over the past five decades, the Optimist Club has been resilient in 
pursuit of their mission. The club makes various important 
contributions to the people of Taylorville throughout the year. Fitting 
for this time of year, they honor our freedom by providing the 
fireworks for the Independence Day celebration. In the spring, they 
host their annual Easter Egg Hunt for children in the community. During 
the school year, they assist local students who exemplify their mission 
with scholarships.
  The Taylorville Optimist Club has shown that a positive outlook is 
essential in facing everyday life. Their commitment to service has 
helped make my hometown community what it is today. As a past member of 
the Optimist Club, I am proud of this club's reputation. Its legacy can 
be seen in the lives of all those it has enriched over the past fifty 
years, and I look forward to another fifty.

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