[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 123 (Thursday, July 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1026]
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                   HONORING GARDEN CLUB OF LEXINGTON

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2017

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a very special organization, 
the Garden Club of Lexington as they celebrate their 100th anniversary.
  The Garden Club of Lexington was formed in 1917, and in 1924, they 
were invited to join the Garden Club of America. For their first large 
civic project, members planted trees along Richmond Road. This provided 
an attractive and lasting entrance to the city of Lexington.
  One of the major undertakings of the Garden Club of Lexington was the 
establishment of public gardens at Ashland, the historic home of the 
renowned Henry Clay. Clay represented Kentucky in the United States 
Senate and in the House of Representatives, where he served three terms 
as Speaker. Club members over the years raised funds, designed, and 
established beautiful garden areas at Ashland, including the Saunder 
Peony Garden. The award winning gardens are enjoyed by countless 
citizens and visitors to Central Kentucky.
  The Garden Club of Lexington organizes many other civic projects 
designed to beautify Lexington and to provide the public with wonderful 
opportunities to enjoy nature. As this outstanding organization 
celebrates its first 100 years, I applaud them for past accomplishments 
and wish them a bright future.
  It is my honor to recognize the Garden Club of Lexington before the 
United States House of Representatives.

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