[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 12894] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN HONOR OF JOYCE PALMER ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Tuesday, July 13, 2010 Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor New Jersey Lions 16-B District Governor Joyce Palmer for an outstanding level of dedication to the betterment of her community. District Governor Palmer has been a member of the New Jersey Oceanport Lions Club for 14 years, in which six of those years she has served as Secretary and five years as President. District Governor Palmer's generosity, time, spirit and commitment to serving others are evident in her work with the Oceanport Lions Club ``Project Michael.'' District Governor Palmer and her husband were approached by the parents of Michael, a five year old child in need of costly medication for his prosthetic eye. Ms. Palmer's compassion was exemplified as she quickly contacted the prescriber of Michael's medication in California and shared his compelling story. Sympathetic to Michael's case, the manufacturer mailed a year's supply worth of medication for free. Under the direction and leadership of District Governor Palmer, the Oceanport Lions Club organized a spaghetti dinner to raise funds to help offset Michael's medical expenses. District Governor Palmer's dedication to Michael did not end there. Soon after, she became the co-chairperson for ``Project Michael,'' uniting five New Jersey Lions Clubs committed to raising more money to fund a new prosthetic eye for Michael as he grows up. District Governor Palmer considers becoming a Lion her greatest life achievement because her position enables her to help those in need. Not only does District Governor Palmer serve her community as a Lion, she has held multiple leadership positions on a district level as Cabinet Secretary, 16-B Public Relations Co-Chair, member of 16-B State Sight Committee, member of 16-B Katzenbach Committee, and member of Women's Development & Participation. She became a Certified Guiding Lion in 2008, participated in the reorganization of the Jackson Lions, and deservingly won Lion of the Year in 2001-2002. Furthermore, District Governor Palmer has represented the club at eight State Conventions, nine Charity Balls and was awarded later the Melvin Jones Fellow by the Oceanport Lions Club. Madam Speaker, I would once more like to thank District Governor Joyce Palmer for her outstanding life achievements and dedication to her community. She has truly inspired so many people with her community leadership and commitment to providing vision for those who are unable to see. ____________________