[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 132 (Tuesday, August 7, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF THE KING WILLIAM COUNTY RURITAN CLUB

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 7, 2018

  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the King 
William County Ruritan Club for their acts of fellowship, goodwill, and 
service which have greatly improved their community. The club will be 
celebrating their 80th anniversary in September.
  As one of the oldest Ruritan clubs in the country, this chapter has 
worked relentlessly to respond to the needs of their community and our 
nation. From preparing members for service in World War II to recent 
efforts supporting the DARE education program and Project Lifesaver 
corporation, the King William Ruritan Club has stayed active in meeting 
the needs of their local community and the nation. The King William 
Ruritan Club has also continued to serve and support the King William 
Emergency Ministries, ensuring that their fellow citizens who are 
struggling financially continue to have the utilities they and their 
families need. Having donated well over $400,000 back to King William, 
VA throughout their history, the King William Ruritan Club has played 
an indispensable leadership role in the promotion of philanthropic 
activities.
  In addition to volunteer services, the club hosts events that bring 
the community together such as their annual ``Fish Fry'' fundraiser. 
This tradition started in the 1940s and is sponsored by local 
businesses. Guests enjoy local seafood while contributing to a great 
cause. Throughout the year they host town meetings where citizens can 
interact with law enforcement resulting in a safer and stronger 
community. The King William County Ruritan Club promotes values such as 
civility and charitableness which are vital to the health of our great 
democracy. Their goal is simple yet far-reaching: To make King William 
a better place to live and work. They continue to accomplish this 
mission as they approach their 80th year and I thank them for their 
service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you to join me in recognizing the many 
accomplishments of the King William County Ruritan Club as they 
celebrate their 80th Anniversary.

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