[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E238]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ROTARY CLUB OF DEARBORN'S SERVICE TO THEIR COMMUNITY

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                          HON. DEBBIE DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2023

  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Rotary Club 
of Dearborn on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of their founding. 
The services that they have provided the city of Dearborn and its 
residents are worthy of commendation.
  For the last 100 years, the members of the Rotary Club of Dearborn 
have been putting ``Service Above Self'' and providing humanitarian aid 
to the residents of Dearborn. Their assistance has been invaluable over 
the years and it is clear that they have made a lasting imprint on the 
city. They host fundraisers, organize events to bring the community 
together, and provide food and supplies to those in need. No matter how 
they are helping, you can always count on the Rotarians of Dearborn to 
go above and beyond the call of duty. One of the primary ways that the 
Rotarians of Dearborn help their community is through scholarships. 
People of all walks of life, including graduating high school seniors, 
nursing students, and veterans, have been awarded more than $700,000 in 
scholarships since 1999.
  For the last 100 years, the Rotarians has been integral to the public 
spaces of Dearborn. In 2009, they partnered with Henry Ford College to 
build the beautiful Kingfisher Bluff overlook on the Rouge River. They 
have planted trees at Fort Street Heritage Park, Salina Elementary, and 
Greenfield Village. Every year, the Rotary Club is one of the largest 
patrons of the Dearborn Public Library. This year, with the proceeds 
from their 100th Anniversary Gala, the Rotary Club of Dearborn will 
fund a community project to help renovate the auditorium of Dearborn's 
Henry Ford Centennial Library, making it more accessible to individuals 
and groups.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Rotary 
Club of Dearborn and all of its members and volunteers for 100 years of 
``Service Above Self'. Their efforts have made Dearborn more beautiful, 
more welcoming, and a community where anyone would be happy to raise 
their child. Hats off to 100 years of incredible work, and here's to 
100 more years.

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