[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN RECOGNITION OF THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONCORD, NC LIONS CLUB

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                           HON. LARRY KISSELL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Lions Club of 
Concord, NC, and the celebration of its 80th Anniversary. The Concord 
Lions Club is a local service organization dedicated to providing 
needed and unselfish service to the community, especially to those who 
are visually and hearing impaired.
  Since its inception, the Concord Lions Club has been a staple in the 
community. The Club is an avid supporter of many key programs in the 
area, such as the Camp Dogwood program. The Club pays the fee for 
interested applicants, allowing all to attend this great camp. In 
addition, the Club collects used eyeglasses, which are refurbished and 
given to persons in countries around the world who are in need of 
eyeglasses, but are unable to afford them.
  The Concord Lions Club also offers many services, such as free eye 
and hearing examinations. Residents with vision or hearing disabilities 
who are financially unable to pay for tests, eyeglasses, or hearing 
aids are still able to have these vital accessories with the help of 
the Club and Cabarrus County Social Services. They also place flags 
throughout Concord to celebrate federal holidays and help raise money 
for their many worthy projects.
  As a former President of the Biscoe Lions Club, I can attest to the 
phenomenal work that the Concord Lions Club has done, and to their 
commitment to bettering the community and helping those in need.
  Today, I ask all Members of Congress to join me in honoring the 
Concord Lions Club, as an irreplaceable asset to the people I am proud 
to represent in North Carolina.

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