[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAUMEE, OHIO KIWANIS CLUB

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 30, 2003

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, on March 17, 1953, the Maumee, Ohio Kiwanis 
Club was chartered. This year, the organization proudly celebrates its 
fiftieth anniversary. Its members through the years have fostered its 
growth, and ``have demonstrated that service, hard work, and good 
fellowship bring individual satisfaction'' according to its guide.
  An integral part of Maumee's fabric, the Kiwanians have contributed 
much to the community in the club's half-century. Many students have 
received scholarships that have enabled them to further their higher 
education. Other young people have been able to participate in sports 
because of the Kiwanis Club's gifts and team sponsorships. Still more 
youth have had the opportunity to attend summer camp and recreational 
activities thanks to the Maumee Kiwanis. Senior citizens, too, have 
been helped by Kiwanis' donations to the Maumee Senior Center. The 
community at large has also benefited from Kiwanis civic offerings such 
as park maintenance and purchases to restore buildings of the Maumee 
Historical Society.
  The Maumee Kiwanis Club is an able embodiment of the international 
organization's motto, ``We Build.'' Through its efforts, all of the 
residents of Maumee but especially its children, have been built up and 
strengthened. Truly, Maumee Kiwanians have proudly upheld its theme: 
``Serving the children of the world.'' I am very pleased to recognize 
the achievements of the Maumee Kiwanis Club and congratulate its 
members past and present on 50 years of service as we look forward to 
50 more. Onward.

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