[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 188 (Thursday, November 16, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF CHILLICOTHE, 
                                  OHIO

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                           HON. STEVE STIVERS

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 16, 2017

  Mr. STIVERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of the people of 
Ohio's 15th Congressional District to celebrate the 100th Anniversary 
of the Rotary Club of Chillicothe, Ohio.
  From its founding at the Clinton House Drug Store in 1917, countless 
members of our Chillicothe community have been called by the Club's 
motto ``Service above Self,'' and desired to spread goodwill to their 
neighbors.
  The Club initially focused its energy on supporting the efforts 
surrounding World War I, such as the sale of Liberty Bonds, but soon 
was able to expand its efforts to improve other communities. In the 
early 1920s, the Chillicothe Rotary Club was essential in installing 
clubs in Ironton, Portsmouth, Washington Court House, Wellston, 
Circleville, Jackson, Lancaster, Logan, Nelsonville, and Greenfield. 
The impact of this organization throughout the 15th District is 
immeasurable; like a pebble dropped in a pond, the ripples are far-
reaching.
  Over the past century, the Chillicothe Rotary Club has been involved 
in numerous initiatives and projects benefitting their community. From 
purchasing books for the Chillicothe Public Library in the 1940s, to 
supporting the building of a YMCA facility in the 1960s, fundraising 
for PolioPlus in the 1980s, and building a handicap accessible shelter 
house in the 2000s, the Chillicothe Rotary Club has made our Southern 
Ohio community a better place.
  Today, the Chillicothe Rotary Club hosts an annual Pancake Day, 
supports students and advisors involved with Junior Achievement of Ross 
County, and provides many scholarships to area youth. I am extremely 
grateful to have all those involved for their continued efforts.
  Again, I wish to congratulate President John O'Connor and the entire 
Chillicothe Rotary Club upon this historic milestone, and convey my 
most sincere appreciation for their ability to place ``Service above 
Self.''

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