[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE ROTARY CLUB OF CALISTOGA

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
Rotary Club of Calistoga, as it celebrates its 100th anniversary.
  Since its chartering on March 10, 1924, the Rotary Club of Calistoga 
has worked tirelessly to give back to our Calistoga community. As the 
second-oldest Rotary Club in Napa County, the club has worked to embody 
Rotary International's 5 areas of service--Club, Vocational, Community, 
International and Youth Services for 100 years.
  The members of The Rotary Club of Calistoga are people of action that 
have joined a global network of millions of neighbors, friends, and 
leaders volunteering their skills and resources to solve issues and 
address community needs. They aim to provide humanitarian service, 
encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build 
goodwill. They also generously serve our community with the time and 
the money they raise.
  Over the course of its history, the Calistoga Rotary has repeatedly 
endeavored to serve its community. For example, the organization was 
the first to bring scouting groups to town. In 1933, it was the 
original sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 18, which it continues to sponsor 
today. The Rotary Club of Calistoga also supports international causes 
such as the Health, Hunger and Humanity Program, which has raised 
millions of dollars to help improve health, alleviate hunger, and 
enhance the human condition everywhere. The organization has also 
generously supported Calistoga schools and students. The Calistoga 
Rotary has donated money in the form of scholarships to local students 
throughout the years.
  Mr. Speaker, the Rotary Club of Calistoga is deeply appreciated for 
their work on behalf of our community. It is therefore fitting and 
proper that we honor the Calistoga Rotary on its 100th anniversary.

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