[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E341-E342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE KIWANIS CLUB OF LINDSAY ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 20, 2026

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Kiwanis Club 
of Lindsay as it celebrates its 100th anniversary, and to commend its 
century of dedicated service to community improvement, support for 
local youth, and the promotion of education.
  Since its founding on April 5, 1926, the Kiwanis Club of Lindsay has 
worked tirelessly to strengthen the community through service, 
leadership, and fellowship. From physicians and medical providers to 
farmers and retail workers, members from every part of the Lindsay 
community came together with the goal of inspiring residents to engage 
in service above self. From the beginning, the club has played a vital 
role in enriching the lives of local children by sponsoring and 
organizing events such as horse shows, Boy Scout meetings, youth 
sports, and community entertainment. Beyond its local impact, the club 
has extended its reach internationally, partnering with charitable 
groups to provide financial aid, scholarships, and livestock to 
children in need. Shortly after, local Kiwanians helped establish the 
Lindsay-Ono Sister City Program, offering students the once-in-a-
lifetime opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan's rich culture and 
traditions
  In the 1990s, Ellen Hendricks-Blumer made history as the club's first 
female member and, just four years later, was elected club president. 
During this time, the club also supported efforts to refurbish the 
Lindsay Memorial Building and helped bring back the iconic ``Giant 
Olive,'' which now stands proudly near the Olive Tree Inn along Highway 
65.
  The Kiwanis Club of Lindsay has remained steadfast in its commitment 
to education, providing hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans and 
scholarships to high school students from Lindsay and Strathmore. Its 
dedication to service is equally evident in its ongoing efforts, 
including community cleanups, food distribution, family events, and 
city improvement projects.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House of Representatives to 
join me in congratulating the Kiwanis Club of Lindsay on 100 years of 
outstanding service. Through its unwavering commitment to youth, 
education, and community, the club continues to help shape the next 
generation of leaders in the Central Valley and across our Nation.

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