[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING THE NEW BRAUNFELS NOON LIONS CLUB

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                             HON. CHIP ROY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2025

  Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the New Braunfels 
Noon Lions Club on their 100 dedicated years of service to the New 
Braunfels community. Originally chartered as the Lions Club of New 
Braunfels on April 10, 1925, and later known as the New Braunfels Noon 
Lions Club, this organization has been an integral part of the 
community for 100 years, embodying the spirit of service and 
leadership.
  Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club 
organization, with more than 1.35 million members in over 220 nations 
and geographic areas, united by the motto ``We Serve;'' the Lions focus 
on five core pillars of service. Preventing blindness and improving 
quality of life for those who are blind or visually impaired, ensuring 
access to food for all in the community, reducing the prevalence of 
diabetes and enhancing the lives of those afflicted, supporting 
programs that assist children with cancer, and protecting and restoring 
the environment to promote community well-being.
  Recently, the Noon Lions volunteered at elementary schools in Comal 
County to provide free vision screenings for thousands of elementary 
school children. In the coming months, the Lions will travel to Belize 
and partner with the Belize City Lions Club to provide vision 
screening, meals to those in need, and support for the city. I know the 
Lions will be a beacon of light and hope and they will represent Texas 
well during their trip abroad.
  Over the past century, the New Braunfels Noon Lions Club has 
exemplified the Lions' mission by making a profound impact in the local 
community through service, leadership, and philanthropy. They have made 
a lasting impact on the community by contributing hundreds of thousands 
of dollars to local causes, funding its charitable work through 
dedicated volunteer efforts at various fundraising activities 
throughout the community, and fostering a spirit of patriotism and 
community pride. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the New 
Braunfels Noon Lions. Here's to 100 more.

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