[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 77 (Wednesday, May 10, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
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                 HONORING THE CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 10, 1995
  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 87th 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: Vincent Brebrich, Bessie Briski, 
Marko Buncich, Edward Carija, John William Carr, Vera Depa, Julia 
Farrenkopf, Rose Marie Franz, Helen Griffin, Peter Hecimovich, Mildred 
Kennedy, Helen Lucas, John Meznarick, Lubi Paligraf, Steve Paulich, 
Violet Plummer, Delores Roppolo, John Simunic, Frank Sostaric, Ann 
Stankovic, Marie Vucich, Anna Wilson, and Peter Yukich.
  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 Reverend Father Benedict 
Benakovich. Croatian Fraternal Union national president, Bernard 
Luketich, 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 Sindicih. In 
addition, the Croatian Junior Tamburitzans will perform under the 
direction of Dennis Barunica.
  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 hope and prosperity for all 
members of the Croatian community and their families.


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