[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 174 (Friday, October 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING KIWANIS GOVERNOR JOHN ``HANK'' BAKER AND FIRST LADY BONNIE 
                                 BAKER

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 26, 2018

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Kiwanis 
Governor John ``Hank'' Baker and his wife, First Lady Bonnie Baker. 
During their leadership tenures, Governor and First Lady Baker have 
upheld Kiwanis International's mission of improving the lives of 
underserved children and adults throughout New York state.
  Kiwanis International is an organization committed to serving 
underprivileged children and adults throughout the world. As they 
conduct their service projects, Kiwanis focuses on fighting hunger, 
teaching verbal and written communication, and setting children on a 
path to success. Governor and First Lady Baker have spearheaded many 
such initiatives during their Kiwanis careers.
  As Governor, Mr. Baker has championed the participation of military 
children at Kamp Kiawanis in Taberg, NY. At Kamp Kiawanis, children are 
presented the opportunity to participate in a variety of outdoor 
activities, as well as learn the qualities of leadership and fairness. 
Additionally, Governor Baker has opened two Aktion Clubs, which aim to 
teach individuals with disabilities the skills necessary to succeed.
  During her current tenure as First Lady, Ms. Baker has established a 
supply drive called Krafts for Kamp. Under the First Lady's leadership, 
volunteers will be working with all New York Kiwanis districts to 
secure the supplies needed to support Kamp Kiawanis arts and crafts 
activities next year. First Lady Baker has long been active in Kiwanis, 
serving as Lieutenant Governor of the Niagara Frontier division prior 
to becoming First Lady.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing John and Bonnie Baker's contributions to the New York 
District of Kiawanis. Their commitment to serving individuals in need 
and passion for philanthropy is a standard all should look up to. I 
applaud their efforts in New York, as well as the work of Kiwanis 
International throughout the world.

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