[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15968]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE SERVICE OF JAMES E. MITCHELL

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 23, 2009

  Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the service to the 
community of Mr. James E. Mitchell, as he assumes the presidency of the 
Winchester, Virginia, chapter of the Lions Club.
  Mr. Mitchell is a retired school teacher who has dedicated his career 
to public service. As the first African American president of the 
Winchester Lions Club, he will work with local agencies and residents 
to provide services to those with sight and hearing impairments as well 
as providing scholarships to local high school students.
  In his 35 years as an educator, Mr. Mitchell also served his 
community as an active member of the Lions Club. He has held numerous 
leadership positions in his 20 years as a member of the organization. 
Mr. Mitchell is also a Melvin Jones Fellow, a highly honored 
humanitarian award in the Lions Club given only to those who 
demonstrate a strong record of community service. He has also 
participated in numerous ``White Cane'' events to aid the visually 
impaired.
  Mr. Mitchell is a valued member of not only the Lions Club, but the 
entire Winchester community which he has served for close to four 
decades. It is my pleasure to recognize him today.

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