[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 188 (Monday, December 5, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE SHRINER INTERNATIONAL FRATERNITY

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                           HON. JACK BERGMAN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2022

  Mr. BERGMAN. Madam Speaker, it is my great honor to recognize 
Shriners International. Their continued commitment to their fraternity 
members and for those they provide services for is immeasurable, and 
Ahmed Shriners has become an indispensable part of Michigan's First 
District.
  Shriners International fraternity was founded 150 years ago with the 
goal of providing the tools and sense of fellowship to men of good 
character across the country. With the establishment of the Shriners 
Children's health care system in 1922, Shriners International has 
continually supported our most vulnerable communities. Extending across 
our Nation's borders and into both Canada and Mexico, Shriners 
International has become a staunch supporter of healthcare facilities 
across North America by offering specialty services and care to 
children, regardless of their family's ability to pay. Shriners 
International has had the privilege to help countless individuals while 
expecting nothing in return. This fraternity has had a direct impact on 
the communities they serve, making it appropriate to acknowledge their 
continued effort to the communities in the Upper Peninsula. The work 
and passion of Ahmed Shriners, Potentate Sir. Travis Freeman, as well 
as all who contribute to make Shriners International the communal asset 
it is today deserve our praise.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize Shriners International in 
their effort to continually provide service to children and their 
families. On behalf of Michigan's First District, I wish all fraternity 
members and staff of Ahmed Shriners and Shriners International the best 
in their future endeavors. Michigan's First District commends their 
continued support of the Upper Peninsula and thanks them for their work 
in ensuring a healthy community both socially and medically.

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