[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17979]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     100TH ANNIVERSARY OF LEXINGTON ELKS LODGE, LEXINGTON, MISSOURI

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 25, 2001

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take this means to congratulate my 
friends at the Lexington Elks Lodge, Lexington, Missouri, who recently 
celebrated their 100th Anniversary as a lodge.
  The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 749 has served a 
proud role in the city of Lexington since the lodge's chartering in 
1901. The Elks have played a vital and active role in the community, 
sponsoring programs aimed to better the town, the people, and the 
people's safety.
  The Elks organization is primarily involved in two community service 
programs, drug awareness and veteran services. Lexington Elk's are 
strong supporters of the D.A.R.E. program in Lexington schools. They 
have sponsored the purchase of D.A.R.E. signs and drug awareness 
programs. The Elk's also show support and appreciation to the veterans 
of our nation.
  The Lexington Elk's Lodge has sponsored numerous other community 
projects. They have distributed fire alarms, hosted community Christmas 
dinners, donated to organizations such as the Ministerial Alliance and 
they sponsor a yearly scholarship for graduating high school seniors.
  Mr. Speaker, the Lexington Elk's Lodge has contributed to the city 
for a century. I know that the Members of the House will join me in 
congratulating them and wishing them continued success.

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