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.