[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H1959-H1960]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE KIWANIS CLUB

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the State College Kiwanis Club for reaching a remarkable 
milestone, 100 years of service to children and families in our 
community.
  Since 1925, the club has lived out Kiwanis International's mission of 
improving the world one child and one community at a time.
  Children are our future, and too many face challenges they cannot 
overcome alone. It is our responsibility as a community to step in, and 
the State College Kiwanis has done just that.

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  Through initiatives like its annual blueberry sale, the club provides 
over $30,000 in scholarships and grants each year. Over the past 
century, they have raised more than $1 million to support organizations 
such as Centre Volunteers in Medicine, the Tides Program, the Jana 
Marie Foundation, and Centre Safe.
  Their impact goes far beyond fundraising. Whether promoting literacy, 
supporting youth mental health, or investing in dental care, their work 
ensures our children have the chance to thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank the State College Kiwanis Club for a century of 
service and wish them continued success for the next 100 years.

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