[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 92 (Friday, July 15, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: July 15, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
                  TRIBUTE TO BILLY AND GEORGIA ROSSER

                                 ______


                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 1994

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to two outstanding citizens of Indiana's First 
Congressional District, Billy and Georgia Rosser. On Saturday, July 16, 
the Rossers, along with their children and grandchildren, will 
celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at Rosser Hall, in Hobart, IN.
  Both Billy and Georgia have dedicated a substantial portion of their 
lives to the betterment of northwest Indiana, particularly, Hobart 
Township.
  After a 30-year career with Inland Steel's accounting department, 
Billy retired to pursue a life of public service. In 1970, Billy was 
elected Hobart Township trustee, and throughout his 24-year role in 
this position, Billy has successfully led Hobart Township into one of 
the only debt-free townships in the county. With an emphasis on the 
improvement of education among Hobart Township's youth, as chief 
administrator of Hobart, and as a member of the Lake County Board of 
Education, Billy was instrumental in the restructuring of the Hobart 
Township School System from 1971 through 1974. During his tenure as 
Hobart Township trustee, Billy procured funds to establish Rosser Hall, 
which is utilized for various celebrations, and Rosser Park. The moneys 
generated from these structures flow back into Hobart Township, and are 
applied directly to the township's assistance fund.
  Billy currently serves as president of the Lake County Township 
Trustee Association, and has held past presidencies for organizations 
such as the East Gary Police Association, and the Hobart Township Lake 
Ridge Community Services. He serves as chairman of the Lake Station-
Hobart Township Precinct Organization, and director of the East Gary 
Democratic Club. Billy holds memberships in the Hobart Elks, the Lions 
Club, the Shriner's organization, the Fraternal Order of Police 
Associations of Hobart and Lake Station, as well as membership on the 
advisory board for the Regional Lake Station Bank of Indiana board of 
directors.
  Billy confesses that none of his accomplishments would have been 
possible had it not been for the constant support of his wife, Georgia. 
A master cosmetologist, and 20-year owner/operator of her own beauty 
salon, Georgia closed the doors of her business to become the Hobart 
Township trustee's administrative assistant and payroll clerk. Through 
Georgia's meticulous attention to detail, the trustee's office has been 
successfully reaching out to the residents of Hobart Township in need 
of assistance for the past 24 years. Georgia is a current member and 
past president of the Lady Lions Club in Lake Station. She also holds 
memberships in the American Legion Post No. 100 auxiliary, the 
Democratic Clubs of Lake Station and Hobart, and the Indiana Township 
Trustee's Association.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in honoring this 
amazing couple, not only for their commitment to the betterment of 
their community, but also for their commitment to one another, and the 
families they have produced. With all of the challenges facing today's 
society, it brings me great pleasure to see the sacrament of marriage 
honored and fulfilled as this wonderful tradition was intended to be. I 
truly hope that the Rossers' celebration this Saturday proves to be a 
most joyous occasion.

                          ____________________