[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 20, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CELEBRATING THE MANCHESTER LIONS CLUB CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Manchester Lions Club for their centennial of service, devotion, and 
benevolence. As New Hampshire's first chapter, all members strive to 
uphold the centenary tradition of service not for oneself. The 
Manchester Lions Club supports and empowers underserved Granite 
Staters, and ensures our veterans receive the proper care and respect 
they deserve. It is through their generosity and altruism that we may 
grow as a community, and as the Granite State.
  The Lions Clubs International began as a 1917 experiment by founder 
Melvin Jones in testing the benefaction of citizens in improving their 
communities. The result is an organization with more than 1.4 million 
members across 48,000 global clubs. The admirable mission of Lions 
Clubs International extends far beyond the borders of local 
communities. They acknowledge and employ the power of community service 
as a force to change the world. There is no task too small or too 
inconsequential for Lions Clubs International, and it is through that 
ethos that they affect and uplift our communities. As the local chapter 
of this organization, the Manchester Lions Club holds close the 
importance of service, and the global mission of Lions Clubs 
International.
  The Manchester Lions Club's unfettered dedication to service over 
self is a valuable contribution to our community, and the epitome of 
their distinguished motto, ``We serve!'' From health-related services 
such as fighting hunger and providing accessibility devices, to 
protecting our environment and honoring our veterans, you represent the 
very best and brightest that our community has to offer. Your service 
is of the highest quality and maintains a high standard for all of us 
to strive for. Your continued investment into the Queen City of 
Manchester will yield unprecedented results and growth for generations 
to come.
  On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's First Congressional 
District, I commend the Manchester Lions Club for 100 years of service 
and dedication to our communities. We are fortunate to call them 
trusted investors and protectors of our community and our success. I 
wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

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