[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 59 (Monday, April 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
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         FRAY GARCES COUNCIL 1830 CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. PAUL COOK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 18, 2016

  Mr. COOK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in special recognition of the 
Fray Garces Council 1830 of the Knights of Columbus. Established in 
Needles, California on March 5, 1906, Council 1830 celebrated its 100th 
anniversary at a special ceremony on Saturday, April 16, 2016.
  Named in the honor of a martyred Franciscan missionary, Council 1830 
has served under the Arch Diocese of Los Angeles, San Diego, and San 
Bernardino. In 1950, Council 1830 moved its operations to Barstow, 
California and is an integral part of the San Bernardino County 
community. Council 1830 is active with the El Carmelo Retreat House in 
Redlands, California, has sponsored bingo events since the 1960s, and 
founded the Arrowhead-Desert Valley Chapter in 1959.
  I would like to congratulate Council 1830 on this momentous occasion. 
Their commitment to promoting the Knights of Columbus principles of 
unity, charity, fraternity, and charity make our community a special 
place to live. On behalf of the United States House of Representatives, 
congratulations on 100 years of service.

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