[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 72 (Friday, April 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE HOWELL ROTARY CLUB FOR 100 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ELISSA SLOTKIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 26, 2024

  Ms. SLOTKIN. Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate a remarkable milestone--
the 100th anniversary of the Howell Rotary Club--a century of selfless 
dedication to serving others. Since its founding in 1924, the Howell 
Rotary Club has been a pillar of the community in Howell, the 
surrounding communities in Livingston County and across the state of 
Michigan.
  Throughout its history, the Howell Rotary Club has truly embodied the 
Rotary's motto of ``Service Above Self,'' with its members playing a 
pivotal role in shaping the moral fabric of its community, fostering 
goodwill, peace, and understanding.
  This vision is clear in the many Rotary Clubs that Howell Rotary has 
helped start throughout Livingston County, from Brighton Rotary in 1936 
to M-36 Rotary in 2020.
  Howell Rotary's legacy of community involvement is extensive. In 
1946, the Club provided the funding for the Howell High School football 
field, making it the first lighted football field in the state of 
Michigan.
  The Club's commitment to supporting youth through education and 
forming international friendships is exemplified by the Club's foreign 
exchange student program. In 1951, Howell Rotary hosted the first 
foreign exchange student in Livingston County. Since then, Howell 
Rotary has sponsored these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for both 
inbound and outbound students to learn about different cultures and 
build international understanding.
  Since 1978, Howell Rotary Club has awarded scholarships to Howell 
High School graduates who demonstrate their passion for learning and 
community service to continue their educational journeys. In 2001, 
Rotarians established the Howell High School Interact Club, which helps 
students develop leadership skills and connect with their peers and 
community through acts of service.
  Howell Rotary Club has demonstrated its dedication to improving the 
lives of others through charitable endeavors like the OLHSA Walk for 
Warmth, completing Habitat for Humanity home building projects, and 
raising over $350,000 over a 13-year period for Livingston County 
United Way.
  For 100 years, the Howell Rotary Club has lifted up its community 
through its enduring commitment to service, integrity, and leadership. 
From its original 17 founding members to its hundreds since, it is my 
honor to celebrate Howell Rotary Club's 100th anniversary and recognize 
its members' contributions.

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