[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 73 (Friday, May 3, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E539]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELMIRA KIWANIS CLUB

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 3, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the one 
hundredth anniversary of the Elmira Kiwanis Club.
  The Kiwanis Club of Elmira is a branch of Kiwanis International, a 
global volunteer organization dedicated to bettering the world through 
their communities and the children in them. Over their century-long 
history, the Elmira Kiwanis have had more than ten thousand local 
residents join them in serving their community, providing over one 
million hours of community service.
  In their mission to better their community, the Elmira Kiwanians have 
partnered with a variety of local organizations. They have lent their 
support to groups such as the YMCA, the Arctic League, Food Bank of the 
Southern Tier, the Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, providing service 
or financial support to help make their community a better place to 
live. Over the last one hundred years, the Kiwanis Club of Elmira has 
donated more than five hundred thousand dollars to community groups and 
organizations.
  The Elmira Kiwanis Club has been dedicated to helping children both 
at home and abroad. Elmira students have felt their support as the 
Elmira Kiwanis Club has backed programs such as the Terrific Kids and 
B.U.G.S (Bringing up grades) programs. Elmira Kiwanians recognize the 
potential of graduating high school seniors by awarding scholarships. 
To support children abroad, members have joined with Kiwanis 
International projects to benefit UNICEF.
  Most recently the Elmira Kiwanis Club established the Hometown Heroes 
Banner program, proudly recognizing military service of more than two 
hundred twenty-five local men and women who have served our country and 
fought for our freedoms.
  One hundred years of service in the community is certainly a cause 
for celebration. I congratulate the Elmira Kiwanis Club on this 
impressive milestone and look forward to their continued success in the 
years to come.
  Given the above, I ask that this Legislative Body pause in its 
deliberations and join me to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of 
the Elmira Kiwanis Club.

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