HR 9003 2004
   
1 House Resolution
2 A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of Rotary
3 International, a global network of community volunteers.
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5          WHEREAS, Rotary International is an organization of
6    business and professional leaders united worldwide to provide
7    humanitarian service and encourage high ethical standards in all
8    vocations, and
9          WHEREAS, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians are members of
10    more than 30,000 clubs in 166 countries throughout the world,
11    and
12          WHEREAS, Rotary’s primary motto, “Service Above Self,”
13    adopted in 1911, reflects the dedication and selflessness of its
14    members, and
15          WHEREAS, all Rotarians worldwide are united in a campaign
16    to eradicate polio by 2005 and have provided volunteers to
17    assist in immunizing children in polio-endemic countries, and
18          WHEREAS, Rotary Clubs develop service projects that deal
19    with children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment,
20    illiteracy, and violence and support youth programs, educational
21    opportunities, and international exchanges for students,
22    teachers, and professionals, and
23          WHEREAS, the Dunedin Rotary Club, the Dunedin North Rotary
24    Club, and other community partners are building the Rotary
25    Centennial Visitor Center, an interactive nature center at
26    Honeymoon Island, a state park located in Pinellas County, and
27          WHEREAS, on February 23, 2005, Rotary International will
28    celebrate its 100th anniversary of service, helping to build
29    goodwill and peace in the world, NOW, THEREFORE,
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31          Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
32    Florida:
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34          That Rotary International is recognized on its 100th
35    anniversary for community service projects around the world that
36    address critical issues of today’s society.
37          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
38    presented to Rotary International as a tangible token of the
39    sentiments expressed herein.