[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 46 (Thursday, March 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING ROTARY DISTRICT 7150 OF CENTRAL NEW YORK

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 16, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Rotary District 7150 
of Central New York as it hosts Rotary International President-Elect 
Ian Riseley of Australia.
   This weekend, Rotary International President-Elect Riseley will 
address incoming club presidents at the Multi-District President-Elect 
Training Seminar and People of Action Dinner in my district in 
Syracuse, New York. I am proud to see local members of Rotary District 
7150 of Central New York honored during this, the centennial of the 
Rotary International Foundation.
   Rotary International is home to more than 35,000 clubs worldwide, 
including 43 clubs in District 7150 of Central New York. The Rotary's 
mission of ``service above self'' is exemplified in our local Rotary 
Clubs' work assisting veterans in need, recognizing the hard work and 
success of high school students, restoring our prized parks and 
waterways, and partnering with local food pantries to reduce hunger 
throughout the 24th District.
   With over 1,200 Rotary members locally, Central New York is a better 
place because of the work these individuals do for our community. I 
applaud the members of Rotary District 7150 of Central New York for 
their service, fellowship, and passion.

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