[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 47 (Friday, March 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                     HONORING THE ROTARY FOUNDATION

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 17, 2017

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize The Rotary 
Foundation's 100th anniversary as the Rotary International District 
5150 celebrates the occasion on March 18, 2017.
   Founded in 1917 by Rotary International's sixth president, Arch C. 
Klump, with an initial contribution of $26.50 as an endowment fund for 
the Rotary to support and grow community services throughout the world, 
The Rotary Foundation has grown to $4 billion in contributions from all 
over the world and now provides humanitarian services, encourages high 
ethical standards, and builds goodwill throughout the world.
   One of the world's largest nongovernmental organizations with 1.2 
million members and activities in more than 200 countries, The Rotary 
Foundation has provided more than $3.8 billon focusing on six specific 
sustainable programs: promoting peace, fighting disease, providing 
clean water, improving health care for mothers and children, supporting 
education, and growing local economies. Among its many contributions 
felt around the globe is its partnership with the Gates Foundation, the 
World Health Organization, and other governments to eradicate 99.9 
percent of Polio worldwide.
   Locally, The Rotary International District 5150 currently oversees 
42 Rotary Clubs, serving Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo. The three 
county clubs consist of nearly 2,000 members who volunteer their time 
raising money and doing good in their communities and around the world. 
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, District 5150 will hold its annual 
Learning and Development Assembly at Redwood High School in Marin 
County to provide training opportunities for hundreds of Rotarians, 
Rotaractors, Interactors and guests in the District.
   Mr. Speaker, The Rotary Foundation's commitment to providing 
important services that enrich our community and beyond is exceptional. 
It is therefore fitting to honor and thank The Rotary Foundation for a 
century of success in adhering to its motto of ``doing good in the 
world'' and The Rotary International District 5150 for its important 
service, and to offer both best wishes on 100 more years of good work.

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