[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 161 (Friday, October 11, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS FOR ITS 100TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 11, 2019

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kiwanis 
Club of Rock Island, Illinois for its 100th Anniversary. The club's 
rich history has been the cumulative effort of its members coming from 
fields such as accounting, civil service, education, management, retail 
stores, retirees and many more.
  Founded in 1919, the Kiwanis Club of Rock Island began with 50 
charter members and has grown to its current membership to nearly 100. 
Throughout the years, the Kiwanis held numerous fundraisers, including 
pancake breakfasts, spaghetti suppers, peanut days, rose days, bags 
tournaments, and more. They are committed to serving the community 
through their support of service leadership programs throughout the 
schools in Rock Island. The Kiwanis have also cleaned up highways, 
aided with numerous community events and have raised money to benefit 
children and children's support groups across our community. In 
addition, they provide scholarships to outstanding graduation seniors 
of Alleman and Rock Island High School. Their impact is outstanding. I 
want to thank and commend the Kiwanis Club for its extraordinary 
service to the Rock Island community.
  It is because of the community leaders at the Kiwanis Club in Rock 
Island, Illinois that I am especially proud to serve Illinois' 17th 
Congressional District. Madam Speaker, I would like to again formally 
congratulate the Kiwanis Club of Rock Island for its 100th Anniversary.

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