[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1462]
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  A TRIBUTE TO BEDFORD LIONS CLUB IN THE SECOND SESSION OF THE 114TH 
                                CONGRESS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Lions 
Club of Bedford, Iowa, for celebrating 70 years of service to the 
community.
  The Bedford Lions Club was chartered in October 1946 and has since 
faithfully served Bedford and the surrounding area. One of their 
outstanding projects occurred in 1975, when the club was instrumental 
in making the Northside Apartment complex a reality. They completed a 
door-to-door canvas and raised the funds to get the project underway 
with matching funds. They currently raise money throughout the 
community for organizations such as the Bedford Fire Department, Tinker 
Tots Preschool, Bedford Food Pantry, the school backpack program, and 
many more. This organization has a strong number of community members 
and multiple plans for future projects to benefit Bedford, Iowa, and 
its citizens.
  I know that my colleagues in the United States Congress join me in 
commending the Bedford Lions Club for serving Bedford, Iowa, for 70 
years. I consider it an honor to represent the club members in 
Congress. I thank the Lions Club for their service in the community and 
wish them nothing but the best in all their future endeavors.