[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FAIRFAX ROTARY CLUB

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Fairfax Rotary Club 
on their 85th Anniversary of community service this year. The Fairfax 
Rotary Club was chartered in 1931 and has grown from the original 16 
members to 75 members today. This organization brings enormous benefit 
to the City of Fairfax and surrounding communities. I am very grateful 
for Fairfax Rotary Club's continued efforts to provide humanitarian 
service and assistance in the 10th Congressional District.
  The Fairfax Rotary Club holds weekly meetings and organizes numerous 
charitable events in order to benefit the community. Their activities 
range from fundraising to acts of hands-on community service. Some 
examples of their generous deeds include creating college scholarships 
for local students, doing home repairs free of charge, providing free 
meals to families in need, and raising money for many other charitable 
causes, such as polio and access to clean water.
  The members of the Fairfax Rotary Club are true pillars of their 
community, and I am proud to represent such service-minded citizens. 
This organization has a history of providing a setting that fosters 
fellowship between its members and that enables them to have a positive 
impact in the world. I applaud the Fairfax City Council's decision to 
honor this organization by declaring September 25th Fairfax Rotary Club 
Day in the city.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join in recognizing the 85th 
Anniversary of the Fairfax Rotary Club and thanking its members for all 
of the selfless community service work they undertake. I hope that the 
members of this service organization will continue to find success in 
their endeavors for many years to come.

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