[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9645]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    FAIR LAWN LIONS CLUB ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 6, 2000

  Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the Fair Lawn Lions Club which will be celebrated June 
9, 2000.
  For 50 years this group has been an important asset to local and 
statewide charities, raising in excess of $750,000. Unlike many 
organizations, every dollar raised by the Fair Lawn Lions Club is 
donated to charity.
  The Fair Lawn Lions Club founded The Fair Lawn Opportunity Center, a 
facility for mentally challenged adults. To this date, they remain its 
largest private contributor. In addition to the Opportunity Center, the 
Fair Lawn Lions also contribute to the Mental Health Center, the Boy 
and Girl Scouts, the Ambulance Corps, Fire Department, and several 
other groups.
  Furthermore, they financially support many statewide services. Among 
these are the St. Joseph's School for the Blind and the Juvenile 
Diabetes Foundation. I commend their fervent dedication in assisting 
both the community and the entire state of New Jersey.
  Worldwide, The Lions Clubs International is currently the largest 
service organization. They operate in 180 countries, boasting 50,000 
clubs and 2,000,000 members.
  I am proud to recognize the services of Charter Member and Past 
International Director William McCormick and Past District Governor 
Paul A. Meyer. I encourage the Fair Lawn Lions Club to continue their 
cause. They set a positive example for the community by raising money 
for those in need and are sure to remain a pillar of the community for 
the next 50 years and beyond.
  On this, their 50th anniversary, I am proud to extend my 
congratulations to the Fair Lawn Lions Club.

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