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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY CLUB OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA

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On 2026-06-09, Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL-4) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY CLUB OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4001-H4002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY CLUB OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA (Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want to take you back 100 years. The year is 1926. Calvin Coolidge was President. We only had 48 States. Silent films were all the rage, and Americans were just beginning to discover the joy [[Page H4002]] of the family road trip. It was a year of optimism, growth, and community spirit. It was also the year the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach, Florida, was founded. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this remarkable organization for a century of service and fellowship. Mr. Speaker, for me, it is personal. I have had the honor of being a member of this club, joining in 1990, and even serving as its club president. One of my most memorable moments of my Rotary journey was swearing in my own son, Bradley Bean, as president not too long ago. For 100 years, the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach has strengthened our community by supporting local students, advancing literacy, leading humanitarian projects, both locally, nationally, and even internationally, and living out the values that has defined Rotary since its founding in 1905 by Paul Harris. Mr. Speaker, you may ask, is there going to be a party? The answer is: Yes, there will be. There will be a gathering of both current and former members to celebrate the milestone, as well as all the accomplishments in 100 years. They will honor every member who has given their talent, their time, and their heart to make Fernandina Beach and the world a better place. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach on 100 amazing years of ``Service Above Self.'' I wish them another century of impact, leadership, and community. ____________________

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CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY CLUB OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4001-H4002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF ROTARY CLUB OF FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA (Mr. Bean of Florida was recognized to address the House for 5 minutes.) Mr. BEAN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I want to take you back 100 years. The year is 1926. Calvin Coolidge was President. We only had 48 States. Silent films were all the rage, and Americans were just beginning to discover the joy [[Page H4002]] of the family road trip. It was a year of optimism, growth, and community spirit. It was also the year the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach, Florida, was founded. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this remarkable organization for a century of service and fellowship. Mr. Speaker, for me, it is personal. I have had the honor of being a member of this club, joining in 1990, and even serving as its club president. One of my most memorable moments of my Rotary journey was swearing in my own son, Bradley Bean, as president not too long ago. For 100 years, the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach has strengthened our community by supporting local students, advancing literacy, leading humanitarian projects, both locally, nationally, and even internationally, and living out the values that has defined Rotary since its founding in 1905 by Paul Harris. Mr. Speaker, you may ask, is there going to be a party? The answer is: Yes, there will be. There will be a gathering of both current and former members to celebrate the milestone, as well as all the accomplishments in 100 years. They will honor every member who has given their talent, their time, and their heart to make Fernandina Beach and the world a better place. Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Rotary Club of Fernandina Beach on 100 amazing years of ``Service Above Self.'' I wish them another century of impact, leadership, and community. ____________________