[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 97 (Friday, June 7, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E603]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE LIONS CLUB OF KENMORE'S 95TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. TIMOTHY M. KENNEDY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 7, 2024

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate the 95th anniversary of 
the Lions Club of Kenmore and their remarkable contributions to our 
community.
  Founded in May of 1929, the Lions Club was established to support the 
visually impaired in Tonawanda and Kenmore. They are committed to 
improving access to eye and vision health for everyone through various 
initiatives such as their Eyeglass Collection Project, which gathers 
and distributes used eyeglasses worldwide. Locally, the club offers 
free vision screenings for children, as well as hearing aids and 
related examinations for those in need. The Kenmore Lions Club further 
creates welcoming spaces for the visually impaired, hosting annual 
Christmas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and picnics throughout the 
year.
  In addition to their work for the visually impaired, the Lions Club 
is committed to serving the broader community in every possible way. 
Through participating in programs such as Adopt a Highway to keep our 
roads litter free, organizing personal care donation drives for women 
veterans, and providing scholarships for local high school students, 
the Kenmore Lions Club has undoubtedly made a positive impact on many 
people's lives.
  I thank the Lions Club of Kenmore for 95 years of dedication and 
service in making our community a better place.