Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International, the largest service club organization in the world. With more than 46,000 clubs and 1.4 million members, including 31 clubs and over 1,100 members in my home State of Rhode Island, Lions Club members are transforming lives through dedicated service to communities across the country and around the world. Since 1917, Lions Club members have dedicated themselves to living up to founder Melvin Jones' inspiring words: ``You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.'' In Rhode Island, Lions Club members have transformed the lives of visually impaired and blind Rhode Islanders by hosting Camp Mauchatea for children and working to expand access to high-quality, affordable vision care. The incredible support of Rhode Island Lions for the Ronald McDonald House has unquestionably saved lives, and their efforts to raise awareness of the need for foster parents, offer scholarships, and so much more have made a real difference. So on behalf of the people of Rhode Island, it is my privilege to honor Lions Clubs International for their century of service. ____________________”