[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18197]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


  ROTARY CLUB OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVICE

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 16, 2015

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Rotary 
Club of Wichita Falls, Texas, on its milestone of providing 100 years 
of service inside and outside of our community.
  The Rotary Club of Wichita Falls consists of 90 dedicated men and 
women who make a difference on the local, national, and international 
level. The Club's motto is ``Service Above Self,'' and this 
organization certainly abides by this statement with its many service 
projects and support for numerous organizations throughout the Wichita 
Falls area and beyond.
  The wide variety of organizations supported by the Club includes the 
Boy Scouts, YMCA, Youth Leadership, and the Boys and Girls Club. In 
fact, the Boys and Girls Club has maintained a connection to the Rotary 
Club for an impressive 86 years and continues to flourish with its 
support. These programs provide needed growth and leadership 
opportunities for developing future leaders. The Club also plays a key 
role in a variety of adult programs, which includes the Adult Literacy 
Council, The Food Bank, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and 
the Salvation Army, just to name a few.
  Additionally, the Wichita Falls Rotary Club provides many services 
and support for Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB), a base that plays a key 
role in training and equipping U.S. Air Force personnel. A highly 
notable program is the Squadron Adoption Program with the goal to 
establish and maintain exemplary relations between the permanent party 
military stationed at Sheppard AFB and the proactive leadership of the 
communities throughout Wichita County. Units from both the 82nd 
Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing participate in this 
program. Groups like the Rotary Club play an important role in ensuring 
our military receives the support and gratitude they deserve. The 
Rotary Club also helps remind us that our country remains strong 
because of the sacrifice made by our men and women in the military.
  Another important program the Rotary Club has adopted is the flag 
project, which consists of Rotary members placing American flags around 
the City of Wichita Falls. With this project alone, the Club has 
managed to raise and donate approximately $700,000 to local and 
worldwide Rotary projects. These services are proof that the dedicated 
men and women of the Wichita Falls Rotary Club can make a difference.
  Serving others is one of the highest callings for any of us. For 100 
years the Rotary Club of Wichita Falls has been serving and 
contributing in important ways. They deserve our congratulations and 
our appreciation as they move to their next 100 years of service.

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