[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 27524-27525]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    IN HONOR OF THE WOODBRIDGE-PERTH AMBOY ROTARY CLUB ON ITS 75TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 1999

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Woodbridge-
Perth Amboy Rotary Club for seventy-five years of dedication and 
service to the community.
  With more than 2,500 local clubs in 174 countries, Rotary 
International's membership surpasses 1.2 million members, and the 
organization is world renowned for its efforts in serving the needs of 
its communities. Made up of men and women with diverse professional 
backgrounds, the Rotary Club was created so that its members could come 
together to donate their time and talent to benefit the communities in 
which they live and work.
  The Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotary Club joined in this honorable cause 
in 1923 with the efforts of 17 members. Over the years, this club has 
distinguished itself through a strong tradition of member participation 
and active involvement in worthy community activities, focusing on 
humanitarian efforts and youth issues.
  From remodeling homes that provide low-income housing and pledging 
funds that benefit senior residents, to working with the World Health 
Organization to eradicate illnesses such as polio in impoverished 
nations and providing relief for earthquake victims in Europe, members 
of the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy Rotary Club have remained committed not 
only to the people of the 13th Congressional District of New Jersey, 
but have extended their compassion throughout the world.
  The Rotarians also have an unwavering commitment to improving their 
communities by

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concentrating on youth programs. Since the Club's inception, it has 
supported programs such as Scouting, elementary school mentoring, high 
school career day, and children's concerts. Each year, the Woodbridge-
Perth Amboy chapter sponsors and hosts an educational and cultural 
student exchange and encourages students to pursue education by funding 
student loans.
  The Woodbridge-Perth Amboy chapter has been a leader and a model for 
other Rotary clubs in addressing local and worldwide social concerns. 
For its members' tireless efforts in living up to the Rotary motto 
``Service above Self '' in the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy communities, I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Woodbridge-Perth Amboy 
Rotary Club on this occasion, its 75th anniversary.

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