[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
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  86th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROATIAN SONS LODGE NO. 170 OF THE CROATIAN 
                            FRATERNAL UNION

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
the Croatian Sons Lodge No. 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union on the 
festive occasion of its 86th anniversary and ``50-Year Member'' 
banquet.
  This year the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala event at 
the beautifully renovated Croatian center in Merrillville, IN. 
Traditionally, the anniversary ceremony includes a recognition of those 
members who have achieved 50 years of membership. Honorees who have 
pledged their allegiance include: Barbara Augustinovich, Ann Babich, 
Elizabeth Baricevich, Catherine A. Bartkowski, Ludwig D. Bishop, Ann J. 
Bubas, Violet Burke, John Carija, Margaret Dittman, George Frankovich, 
Frank Gass, Karmela Gerovac, Rose M. Glibota, George Katunich, Anna J. 
Krpan, Elizabeth Lichari, Anna M. Lieber, Irene Lugar, Peter John 
Milobar, Michael Mysliwy, Frances Offineer, William J. Poje, Rudolph V. 
Rujevcan, Margaret Sibincic, John Svaco, Mary Torie, Helen Vale, Doris 
Wayton, Katherine B. Wilkening, Anne Wozniak.
  These loyal and dedicated individuals, share this prestigious honor 
with a total of 256 additional lodge members who have attained this 
status.
  This memorable day begins with mass at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic 
Church in Gary, IN, officiated by the revered Father Benedict 
Benakovich. The regular monthly meeting will follow, to be succeeded by 
the anniversary banquet. Croatian Fraternal Union national secretary-
treasurer, Edward W. Pazo, will be this year's distinguished guest 
speaker. Festivities will be enriched by the music of the Croatian glee 
club, ``Preradovic,'' directed by brother Dennis Barunica and by the 
Hoosier Hrvati Adult Tamburitza orchestra, directed by Ed Sindicich. 
The Croatian Junior Tamburitzans, under the direction of Dennis 
Barunica, as well as the Drina Tamburitza orchestra with Brother Jack 
Tomlin will perform.
  I am proud to commend lodge president Elizabeth Morgavan, as well as 
every member of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 170, for their 
loyalty and radiant display of passion for their ethnicity. It is my 
hope that this year will bring renewed hop and prosperity for all 
members of the Croatian community and their families. May this 86th 
anniversary celebration and 50-Year membership banquet prove to be most 
joyous.

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