[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 116 (Thursday, July 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1113]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING THE DOWNTOWN FLINT OPTIMIST CLUB ON ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. DANIEL T. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 23, 2015

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in recognizing The Downtown Flint Optimist 
Club on the occasion of their 80th anniversary.
   Optimist International is a worldwide volunteer organization made up 
of more than 2,500 local Clubs whose members work each day to make the 
future brighter by bringing out the best in children, in their 
communities, and in themselves.
   The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint was chartered in 1934. It is 
believed to be the second oldest Optimist Club in Michigan. Since its 
inception, the Optimist Club of Downtown Flint has organized several 
other Optimist Clubs in the Flint area. The Club currently meets at the 
Flint Golf Club, but historically has met in the Durant Hotel, Italia 
Gardens, and the Sarvis Center.
   The Optimist Club of Downtown Flint's mission is to foster an 
optimistic way of life for the improvement of individuals and society 
through a network of Optimists dedicated to ever-expanding service to 
its members, the youth, the community and the world.
   The Club's projects and service programs over the years are copious. 
To name only a few, the Optimist Club of Downtown Flint has been in 
partnership with Boys & Girls Club, Whaley Children's Center, The 
Salvation Army, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
   Mr. Speaker, I applaud The Downtown Flint Optimist Club and extend 
my deepest appreciation to them for their years of service to the 
community.

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