[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 170 (Tuesday, October 17, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING KIWANIS NEW YORK DISTRICT GOVERNOR LUCIEN GIANCURSIO

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                         HON. BRANDON WILLIAMS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 2023

  Mr. WILLIAMS of New York. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to 
honor Kiwanis New York District Governor Lucien Giancursio.
  Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and 
partners dedicated to improving the lives of children, one child and 
one community at a time. Each community has different needs, and 
Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of 
children through local service projects and fundraising. The 
organization includes more than 600,000 members from Aktion Clubs, K-
Kid Clubs, Builders Clubs. Key Clubs, Circle K Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs 
in over 80 countries. Kiwanis members have staged more than 150,000 
service projects and have historically devoted more than 6 million 
hours of service. They have also raised over $250 million for 
communities, families, and projects via the Iodine Deficiency Disorder 
(IDD) program and the Maternal Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) project.
  The New York District of Kiwanis International, comprised of Kiwanis 
Clubs throughout New York State, this year marks the 108th anniversary, 
and the Ontario Division is hosting the 2023-24 District Governor's 
Official Visit in Syracuse, New York.
  New York District Governor Lucien Giancursio joined the Kiwanis Club 
of Rochester West Central on September 1, 2004, and is a Life Member. 
Serving people and his community has been a life-long tradition for 
Governor Lucien. His Governor's Project this year is sending 1000 
Kampers to Kamp Kiwanis in Taberg, NY, and his theme for 2023-24 is 
``Excelsior, a Future of Hope''.
  On behalf of New York's 22nd Congressional District, I would like to 
thank Governor Lucien Giancursio for his leadership of the New York 
District of Kiwanis and recognize the impact and commitment of the New 
York District's service.

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