[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 6, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E743]
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   CONGRATULATING THE ROTARY CLUB OF QUITMAN, TEXAS, ON 75 YEARS OF 
                                SERVICE

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                           HON. LANCE GOODEN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 6, 2021

  Mr. GOODEN of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
Rotary Club of Quitman, Texas, which is celebrating 75 years of 
service.
  Since January 7, 1946, the Rotary Club of Quitman has consistently 
served not only the Quitman community, but also Wood County, Texas, and 
beyond.
  The membership of this club has included innovative leaders of 
business and government, city council members, mayors, school 
principals, administrators, superintendents, doctors, lawyers, members 
of the clergy, and numerous prominent citizens of the Quitman 
community.
  While membership is important, the true measure of a club or 
organization is the service they provide to their community. In this 
regard, the Rotary Club of Quitman is truly admirable.
  The club concentrates its efforts to support the youth of the Quitman 
Independent School District and other worthy community initiatives. 
During its long history, it has funded college scholarships for 
graduating seniors, sponsored a Rotaract club for high school students, 
funded the first infrared camera for the city's fire department, 
supported youth at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp, as well 
as other efforts to support the youth. One of the scholarships honors a 
local veteran of the Vietnam Conflict who, after a distinguished 
military career, served as Wood County Judge and a Rotarian.
  I wish to thank each member of the Rotary Club of Quitman for their 
continuous, dedicated commitment to improving the lives of others. It 
is an honor to represent these members in our Nation's Capital.
  Again, congratulations to the Rotary Club of Quitman, Texas on 75 
outstanding years.

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