[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


  CROATIAN CIVIC CLUB OF MILWAUKEE NAMES VIOLET JELIC CROATIAN OF THE 
                                  YEAR

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 1995
  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Ms. Violet 
Jelic on being named Croatian of the Year by the Croatian Civic Club of 
Milwaukee.
  In selecting Violet as Croatian of the Year, the Croatian Civic Club 
has honored a woman who has done much to promote and preserve her proud 
Croatian-American heritage and who has made a direct impact on the 
lives of many people in our community.
  As a member and past president of the Croatian Civic Club, Violet has 
played an instrumental role in keeping the traditions of the Croatian-
American community alive and vibrant in the Milwaukee area. Through her 
involvement with the Croatian Radio Hour she shares the richness of her 
Croatian heritage with our entire community.
  In addition to her involvement in cultural activities, Ms. Jelic has 
shown herself to be a person who is concerned about the less fortunate 
and who is committed to living out the principles of her Catholic 
faith. Whether she is leading prayers in her church, visiting the sick, 
or inviting hospitalized Croatian soldiers to stay in her home, Violet 
has demonstrated a willingness to transform her beliefs into effective 
action. Among those wounded soldiers who have benefited from her 
efforts are Srecko Filipovic, Dusko Bujak, and Darko Crnojevic, to name 
just a few.
  Violet Jelic has clearly set an example for our entire community. I 
join the Croatian Civic Club in commending Violet Jelic on her 
outstanding efforts and I congratulate her on being named Croatian of 
the Year.


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