[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14522]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          FAIRFAX KIWANIS CLUB

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the 
Fairfax Kiwanis Club which will recognize the 65th Anniversary of the 
club on October 4th, 2011. A special ceremony will take place to honor 
the history and tradition of the Fairfax Kiwanis Club that has existed 
since 1946.
  The Fairfax Kiwanis Club is involved with numerous service projects 
each year. When a community need arises, the Kiwanis club is ready to 
respond. Such was the case when the local library needed a sidewalk 
replaced. The club responded by raising $25,000 for the project. The 
Fairfax Kiwanis club is very active with youth activities, including 
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The club participates in international 
efforts in addition to their service in the local community.
  Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization of men and women who 
share the challenge of community and world improvement. Since its 
founding in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915, Kiwanis has grown to more than 
8,400 clubs in 96 nations. There are about 606,600 active members in 
the Kiwanis family, representing nearly every culture on every 
continent, all seeking to improve people's lives. Kiwanians give their 
time to make their communities and world better places in which to live 
and work.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing the Fairfax 
Kiwanis Club. The Fairfax Kiwanis Club is a tremendous service 
organization that serves its community well.

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