[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16452]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 CONGRATULATING THE ROCHESTER HOST LIONS CLUB ON ITS 80TH ANNIVERSARY, 
                            AUGUST 30, 2001

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                     HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 5, 2001

  Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, recognizing that the Rochester Host Lions 
Club is part of the Lions Club International, which was founded in 
Chicago, Illinois in 1917; and acknowledging the Rochester Host Lions 
Club, chartered on September 2, 1921, is the oldest Lions Club in New 
York State;
  Recognizing that the Rochester Host Lions Club's dedication to 
serving those in need has made a measurable impact on the community, by 
contributing to the betterment of the City of Rochester, its 
surrounding areas, and New York State;
  Recognizing the Rochester Host Lions Club's significant efforts in 
serving persons who are visually, hearing, and handicapped impaired, 
including SightFirst, the world's largest blindness prevention program; 
and acknowledging the Lions' efforts to establish the first eye bank in 
the United States;
  Recognizing the Rochester Host Lions Club's many other community 
service efforts, including purchasing glasses for the needy, 
volunteering for the Salvation Army Christmas collection, hosting 
fundraising events for various community service organizations, and 
contributing funding to shelters, youth centers, community groups, and 
substance abuse treatment centers;
  Urging the Rochester Host Lions Club to continue its exemplary public 
service to the community, as evidenced by its current fundraising work 
to expand its school-based health clinic program to include a dental 
and eye care facility;
  Recognizing that members and friends of the Rochester Host Lions Club 
have come together this evening, August 30, 2001, to commemorate this 
important day in the Lions Club's history, its 80th Anniversary;
  Resolved that I, Rep. Louise M. Slaughter, congratulate the Rochester 
Host Lions Club on its 80th Anniversary; and resolved that this 
proclamation will be submitted into the Congressional Record.

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