[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 72 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E583]
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     HONORING AND RECOGNIZING THE MAINE STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION IN 
              CELEBRATION OF THE ELKS 150 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. BRUCE POLIQUIN

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 3, 2018

  Mr. POLIQUIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 150th 
Anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the 
United States of America.
  The Maine Elks Association is a strong, community-minded, and 
patriotic organization that supports our veterans and local communities 
in various ways.
  Since the Elks incorporation in 1868, it has become one of America's 
oldest and largest fraternal organizations in the country. Its members 
have proved to be strong Americans, leaving a legacy of youth-oriented, 
charitable, and community service programs that are all encompassing.
  Today, the legacy of the BPO Elks and other honorable citizens 
thrives in Maine under current Maine State President, David Anderson. 
The Maine State Elks Association is celebrating their fundraising 
efforts for the Maine State Elks project, Maine Children's Cancer 
Program, and the fact that they have raised over $4 million to date for 
the children of Maine.
  We are so proud to have Elk members in the heart of our Great State 
of Maine, and I am honored to serve in the United States Congress on 
behalf of its members. As we celebrate the Elks, we look forward to 
many more years of tradition and community projects.
  Mr. Speaker and distinguished colleagues, please join me in 
recognizing the 150th Anniversary of the Benevolent and Protective 
Order of Elks, and wishing its members the very best in the years to 
come.

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