[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16911]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CENTRE LIONS CLUB

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 12, 2013

  Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I ask for the House's attention 
today to honor a proud and accomplished organization in my district, 
the Centre Lions Club. This year, the organization has celebrated their 
75th Anniversary of serving Cherokee County.
  The Centre Lions Club was chartered on February 20, 1938. It is the 
fourth oldest club in Lions District 34-A, which is composed of 50 
clubs throughout North Alabama. For 75 years, members of the Centre 
Lions Club have dedicated their time and effort to serving the 
community, county and state. The club holds a luncheon meeting twice a 
month. During these meetings, there are educational programs and 
project planning. Their goals and projects closely align with 
International Lionism.
  One of the club's main objectives is to provide eye examinations and 
eyeglasses for almost 100 needy students and adults each year. To do 
this, the Centre Lions Club cooperates with local and area 
optometrists. Club members also contribute funds for services by and 
equipment for the Alabama Lions Sight Conservation Association. Other 
projects include a Radio Day, Christmas Child adoptions, the John L. 
Ellis Sr. Youth Leadership Forum, college scholarship funds, Pancake 
Days, Leo Club sponsorships at local high schools, Food Pantry 
donations, assistance to domestic violence prevention programs, 
disaster relief projects, dementia patients' programs and numerous more 
charitable activities.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me and the rest of East Alabama in thanking 
the Centre Lions Club for 75 years of outstanding service in the 
community. We wish them many, many more.

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