[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5541]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   HONORING THE LEXINGTON LIONS CLUB FOR 79 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ERNIE FLETCHER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 12, 2000

  Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge the accomplishments of an 
outstanding organization within the community of Lexington, Kentucky. 
With a motto of ``We Serve'', the Lexington Lions Club has been serving 
folks in the Lexington community for the past 79 years.
  Its members always give freely of their time and labor to serve our 
nation, our state and local community. Their dedication to the ideals 
of service and high standards promotes good citizenship and the welfare 
of our neighborhoods. The members of the Lexington Lions have worked 
tirelessly to produce positive change and as a result, their efforts 
have helped many over the years.
  I believe their hard work and dedication is obvious, as the Lexington 
Lions Club will come together on Friday, April 28, 2000 to celebrate 
its ``Million Dollar Decade''. Since 1990, this organization has worked 
to raise the necessary funds to serve the needs of our community. Their 
efforts to prevent blindness and their dedication to serving young 
people have touched and improved the lives of so many--I salute this 
remarkable organization for its many achievements, accomplishments and 
years of dedicated service.
  Mr. Speaker, today I recognize an outstanding organization that has 
made so many contributions throughout its 79 years of service. It is an 
honor to share with my colleagues and the American people how the 
Lexington Lions Club has constantly given to make Lexington and 
Kentucky a better place.

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