[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[House]
[Pages 6278-6279]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           COON RAPIDS LIONS CLUB CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. PAULSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAULSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate the Coon Rapids 
Lions Club for celebrating their 60th anniversary this year.
  Since its inception, the Coon Rapids Lions Club has played an 
integral role in the community. Over the course of its history, more 
than 500 members have donated their time, money, and energy in 
supporting endeavors that benefit the local area and its residents. For 
instance, the Lions Club has helped youth in Coon Rapids by financially 
supporting school, scouting, athletic organizations, and by founding 
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programs that have provided over 110,000 books to students. They have 
also donated tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships to local high 
school and college students.
  In addition, the Coon Rapids Lioness Club will also be marking their 
45th anniversary of service this year as well.
  Mr. Speaker, the Coon Rapids Lions and Lioness clubs are proof of how 
civic groups can absolutely make a difference in their community and 
make our community a better place. Their service deserves our thanks 
and praise.

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