[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17568]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF READING, BERKS 
                          COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2013

  Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Rotary 
Club of Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of its 
100th anniversary.
  The Rotary Club of Reading was chartered on December 1, 1913 and was 
the 88th Rotary Club of over 30,000 now to be chartered. Throughout its 
proud 100 year history, the Reading Rotarians have committed themselves 
to making a difference in the community by providing meaningful service 
to those in need. Among the many projects the members of the Rotary 
Club of Reading have undertaken and completed include: establishing 
Rotary Park for the enjoyment of the citizens of Reading and Berks 
County; performing roadside cleanups; and awarding scholarships to 
Reading High School students.
  The distinguished volunteer service by the members of the Rotary Club 
of Reading over the last 100 years has served to significantly improve 
the quality of life in the Greater Reading community.
  Mr. Speaker, in recognition of its 100th anniversary, I ask that my 
colleagues join me today in recognizing the Rotary Club of Reading, 
Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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