[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 121 (Thursday, July 18, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E947-E948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAVERLY ROTARY CLUB

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2019

  Mr. REED. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the one 
hundredth anniversary of the Waverly Rotary Club.
  In 1919, the Waverly Rotary Club was established under the 
sponsorship of the club in Elmira, New York. As they elected their 
first President, Hart Seeley, this newly founded branch of Rotary 
International made a commitment to service in their community.
  The Rotary International motto is ``Service Above Self,'' and Waverly 
Rotary has embodied that principle over one hundred years of supporting 
community service projects. The Waverly Rotary Club is a proud sponsor 
of a strong Student Exchange Program that was established in 1951. For 
decades they have fostered positive international relationships for

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young people in the community. Waverly Rotary was also one of the first 
in New York State to adopt a highway when the program began in the 
1990's. Their beautification program has ensured the maintenance of 
Exit 61 and provided welcome signs to greet those entering the Town of 
Waverly.
  Waverly Rotary has helped to ensure that the spirit of service is 
alive and well in the city of Waverly. Rotarians are active volunteers 
and serve as leaders in the community.
  One hundred years of service in the community is certainly a cause 
for celebration. I congratulate the Waverly Rotary 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 Waverly Rotary Club.

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