[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 135 (Friday, September 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1323-E1324]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   COMMEMORATING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF 
                               LEXINGTON

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 18, 2015

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the centennial year of the 
Rotary Club of Lexington, Kentucky. This honorable humanitarian 
organization has been bringing men and women together to serve the 
Bluegrass community since 1915. It is one of the oldest and best 
established community-oriented organizations in the state and was 
Lexington's first civic club. The newly established Rotary Club first 
met in the historic Phoenix Hotel, which has been host to numerous 
celebrities and public figures including six United States Presidents. 
The club has grown over the years to become the twenty first largest in 
the world.
  The motto of the Rotary Club is ``Service over Self'' and the 
Lexington club certainly exemplifies that. They are a shining example 
of individuals with servants' hearts coming together to better their 
community. Rotary organizes and implements several significant service 
projects that benefit our community, our commonwealth, and the world. 
Hundreds of community projects have been completed by the Rotary Club 
of Lexington, including providing clothing for children in the Fayette 
County School System, organizing the Southern Lights Santa Project, 
funding the Surgery on Sunday program, mentoring and assisting in 
school classrooms, funding the Born Learning night classes for parents, 
awarding sizeable college scholarships, and sponsoring international 
youth exchange programs. Rotary raises money and donates thousands of 
dollars each year to worthy programs such as the End Polio Now campaign 
and the Cardinal Hill Foundation.
  Rotary membership consists of business owners, professionals, 
managers, and community leaders who take great interest in the 
happenings and welfare of the community. Lexington's Rotary Club 
members have been instrumental in community action for the betterment 
of Lexington and the quality of life of its citizens for one hundred 
years and this is cause for celebration. It is my honor to stand before 
the United States House of Representatives to acknowledge the historic 
celebration for the Rotary Club of Lexington. I wish them the best for 
a successful future in their next one hundred years.

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