[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13465]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF ANNANDALE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 31, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 50th Anniversary 
of the Rotary Club of Annandale and to thank its members for their 
service to our community.
  The world's first service club, the Rotary Club of Chicago was formed 
February 23, 1905, by Paul P. Harris. The name ``Rotary'' is derived 
from the early practice of rotating meetings among members' offices. 
The Rotary Club concept thrived in its early years, and by 1921 there 
were chapters on six continents. In 1922, the name ``Rotary 
International'' was adopted. The objective of Rotary International is 
to encourage and foster community service. International understanding, 
goodwill, and peace are promoted through the shared commitment to 
service of Rotarians from around the world. Rotary International now 
boasts more than 1.2 million members in 166 countries, and I am pleased 
to be counted among their honorary ranks.
  Chartered in 1965, the Rotary Club of Annandale is an integral part 
of the community and engages in numerous public service activities. The 
Club supports various local community service organizations that 
provide day care facilities, housing for the homeless, literacy 
classes, and summer camps for low income families, through financial 
donations and volunteer work programs. In addition, the Club is very 
committed to supporting educational programs, including the support of 
student service organizations at Annandale High School and Northern 
Virginia Community College's Annandale Campus, scholarships to 
graduating seniors at Annandale and Woodson high schools and vocational 
scholarships to students at NVCC. The Club also presents Rotary Medals 
to the outstanding graduate at each of the elementary, middle, and high 
schools in the greater Annandale area.
  Rotary International is renowned for its worldwide humanitarian 
projects. The Annandale Rotary Club embraces this philosophy and has 
sponsored projects in other countries, including efforts to and equip a 
school in Haiti.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the 
Rotary Club of Annandale on its 50th Anniversary and thanking its 
members, volunteers, and supporters for putting service above self.

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