[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5223]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BAILEY'S CROSSROADS ROTARY CLUB

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate 
the 30th anniversary of the Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club.
  The Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club was chartered on March 12, 1977, 
under the sponsorship of the Falls Church Rotary Club. The club was 
known as ``The Early Birds'' due to their 7:30 a.m. Friday meeting time 
at a Bob's Big Boy restaurant.
  There were 27 members at the club's onset, which was prior to the 
approval of female membership. When Rotary International approved 
membership for women in 1989, the club led the way and was among the 
first to induct a woman into Rotary.
  Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club continues to maintain a focus on the 
Four Avenues of Service, both internationally and in the local 
community. The following activities are highlights of the club's 
service sponsorships: Interact Leadership Club at JEB Stuart High 
School; ``Family Day''; delivery of Thanksgiving food baskets to the 
elderly during the holiday season; food and clothing drives to assist 
the needy; a Rotary Centennial construction project; and consistent 
support for matching grants projects.
  Bailey's Crossroads Rotary Club has consistently been a leader in the 
number of members who are Paul Harris Fellows, having contributed 
$1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund. The club has given a total 
of $312,000 to the Rotary Foundation since 1977. The Bailey's club is 
known throughout Rotary District 7610 as the ``Can Do Club'' and has 
received numerous awards including Outstanding Club. I am proud to have 
served as 1 of the 29 past presidents, and commend current president, 
Joseph W. Luquire, for his dynamic leadership and for the excellent 
reputation of the club.
  Madam Speaker, in closing, I congratulate Bailey's Crossroads Rotary 
Club on its continued success and contributions to their community and 
Nation. On the occasion of their 30th anniversary, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in acknowledging this outstanding and distinguished 
organization.

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