[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15140]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING THE LITTLE ROCK HI-NOON TOASTMASTERS

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I congratulate members of 
the Hi-Noon Toastmasters Club of Little Rock as they celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of their founding. Each Friday, members gather to improve 
and hone their public speaking and professional skills.
  Under the leadership of president William Porterfield, the Hi-Noon 
Toastmasters Club is one of the largest in the United States, with over 
50 active members.
  The club works to help its members develop and improve their 
communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. Over the years, 
the Hi-Noon Toastmasters Club has been regularly recognized by 
Toastmasters International as a Select Distinguished Club, 
Toastmasters' highest honor. This continuing excellence--unusual to 
find in any club--has come to be known as the ``Hi-Noon Tradition'' 
among its members.
  Mr. President, I commend the Hi-Noon Toastmasters Club for their 
pursuit of excellence in public speaking and extend my congratulations 
as they celebrate their 50th anniversary.

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