[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4956]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



       HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLARENCE GRANGE NO. 892

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2000

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark the 100th Anniversary 
of Clarence Grange No. 892.
  More than 250 years ago, George Washington wrote ``I know of no 
pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered to 
any country than by improving its agriculture.'' Despite the passing of 
the centuries between our generation and that of our Founding Fathers, 
their wisdom is eternal.
  Since its conception as an agricultural organization, the Grange has 
grown to be much more than that. It reflects and embraces the spirit of 
fellowship, community, faith and family.
  For the past 100 years, Clarence members have embodied the purposes 
and the principles of the Grange--``meeting together, talking together, 
working together,'' striving to ``secure harmony, good will and 
brotherhood.''
  As a longtime member of the Grange myself, I've seen the great work 
they do, their commitment to community, and devotion to faith and 
family.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join me in extending both our 
heartiest congratulations on the 100th birthday of Clarence Grange No. 
892, and our sincerest best wishes for continued success as they begin 
another century of service to the community.

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