[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4842]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF DR. ROSE AUSTIN

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 2017

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Rose Austin possesses a vision 
of service that is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. With Mike 
Smith and Barbara Knox, Dr. Austin helped launch the first Rotary Club 
of East Montgomery County and served as the club's first female 
president.
  Since its incorporation on February 28, 1997, the Rotary Club of East 
Montgomery County has experienced many changes. Starting as a small 
breakfast club at the Bentwood Country Club, it increased in size and 
influence throughout its history. In its 20th year, the Rotary Club's 
growth has led it to a new, larger meeting location at the Courtyard 
Marriott in Kingwood.
  What hasn't changed is the Club's commitment to service in its local 
community and around the world. Whether it is funding scholarships for 
the students of our local school districts, volunteering with the 
Salvation Army, building and supporting a school in Guatemala, 
providing food relief in Haiti, or sending supplies for infants in 
Nicaragua, the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County continues to 
improve lives.
  Service is where Rose excels. That is why she received Rotary 
International's Four Avenues of Service Award and was inducted into 
District 5910's Roll of Fame. She is a major donor, benefactor, and 
member of the Bequest Society. Rose also served as District Governor 
from 2010 through 2011.
  Rose authored a community development grant to empower community 
leaders to teach New Caney and Splendora ISD students how to help make 
thoughtful and beneficial life choices. Under her leadership, the club 
became active in The Rotary Foundation and hosted the district's 
Foundation Seminar, collaborated with Lone Star College-Kingwood for 
Career Day, and held a Reading Hour with area elementary students.
  During her year as Governor, she hosted the district's Million Dollar 
Dinner and travelled to India, where she participated in a National 
Immunization Day. India was declared polio-free shortly after her 
visit, and Rose proudly states that she had a part in a polio-free 
India. Since serving as District Governor, Rose has been a Rotary 
President-Elect Training Seminar facilitator/discussion leader, and she 
has received the Trailblazing Women of Rotary award. Through her years 
of service, by her side for 45 years has been her husband and college 
sweetheart, Milton.
  I congratulate the Rotary Club of East Montgomery County on their 
20th anniversary and thank Dr. Rose Austin for her service as a charter 
member. Rose truly embodies the motto of Rotary: Service Above Self.

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