[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF DADE CITY

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2024

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kiwanis 
Club of Dade City as it celebrates its 100th anniversary this week. 
Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, with Kiwanis members 
participating in over 150,000 service projects, devoting more than six 
million hours of service and raising nearly $100 million every year in 
communities around the globe.
  The Kiwanis Club of Dade City is especially impactful. Under the 
skillful leadership of President Kristia Dimarakis, the Kiwanis Club of 
Dade City has made immeasurable contributions to the community. In 
addition to raising funds to support countless local charities and 
organizations, the Club sponsors a program to-help children receive 
eyeglasses in partnership with the local schools and eye doctors. 
Kiwanis of Dade City also helps facilitate clothing drives and keeps 
the local food pantry stocked for children in need. The lives of 
residents throughout Pasco County have been improved because of this 
group's philanthropic approach to making a difference to the lives of 
others.

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