[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 106 (Monday, June 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E911]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       CELEBRATING THE 120TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRESNO ELKS LODGE

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2018

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Fresno Elks 
Lodge on the occasion of the 120th anniversary of its founding. Since 
its formation on June 25, 1898, the Fresno Elks Lodge has supported and 
improved the local community through charity and fellowship, providing 
neighbors and families a place to come together and serve others.
  As a charitable fraternal organization, the Fresno Elks Lodge has 
served the greater Fresno area through many community service projects. 
Since the organization's founding, members have worked with the local 
community to ensure efforts towards it's happiness and progression. 
Such efforts include inviting a clown troupe to visit children in 
schools and hospitals and entertaining veterans.
  Over the years, the Fresno Elks Lodge has been honored for its 
community work for schools and veterans. The Fresno Compact named them 
one of the Top Ten Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations. They were 
also honored by the Fresno Veterans Hospital for their work with 
veterans.
  Each year, the Fresno Elks Lodge organizes several events for the 
community. Members hold an annual Flag Day ceremony and other patriotic 
events in an endeavor to promote good will in the community. Other 
philanthropic efforts include supporting the California Hawaii Elks 
Association Major Project, which provides occupational therapy, 
physical therapy, speech and language training and preschool vision 
screening for disabled children throughout California and Hawaii.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Fresno 
Elks Lodge's 120th anniversary. I commend the service of all the 
members of this organization who have worked collectively to invest in 
the community and help improve the quality of life for many in the 
Central Valley.

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