[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12737]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CONGRATULATIONS TO HOWARD AREA LIONS CLUB

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate the Howard Area Lions Club located in Pennsylvania's Fifth 
Congressional District.
  The Howard Area Lions Club recently celebrated their 40th 
anniversary. The club has consistently earned the recognition as the 
largest Lions Club in Pennsylvania. There are probably many factors 
that have led them to this title, but none more significant than their 
commitment to the Lions Club motto, ``We serve.''
  The members of this club have served as the chartering organization 
for Howard Scout Troop 353. I have been honored to serve as a 
Scoutmaster of their troop since they first assumed this 
responsibility.
  The Howard Area Lions operates a food bank that provides access to 
food for those struggling to make ends meet, including driving food to 
those individuals that have limited transportation. Very few community 
needs are addressed in the local community where the Lions are not a 
part of the solution.
  Mr. Speaker, as a fellow Lion, I am honored to offer my 
congratulations to the members of the Howard Area Lions Club. I am 
confident they will continue to serve the needs of their neighbors and 
communities.

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