[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 162 (Thursday, October 19, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1981]
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         ANNUAL FUND DINNER FOR THE INDIANA BRANCH OF THE NAACP

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 1995

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the members 
of the Hammond, IN branch of the National Association for the 
Advancement of Colored People [NAACP]. On Thursday, October 19, 1995, 
they will hold the Annual Freedom Fund Dinner.
  The Hammond NAACP, which has chosen the theme of ``Building Family 
Values,'' was organized in 1934 by a group of residents that felt there 
was a need for an organization that would monitor and defend the rights 
of African-Americans in Northwest Indiana. The national organization, 
of which the Hammond branch is a member, focuses on providing better 
and more positive ways of addressing the important issues facing 
minorities in social and job-related settings.
  The Annual Fund Dinner is a major fund raiser for the Hammond branch 
of the NAACP. In addition, the dinner serves to update and keep the 
community aware of the accomplishments of the local and national 
chapters on an annual basis.
  Moreover, awards are presented at the dinner to members who have 
given of themselves above and beyond the planned agenda or the 
President's request. Those special individuals who will receive awards 
are the following: Rocharda Moore Morris, President's Award; The 
Reverend Albert Johnson, Jule Alexander Award; Officer Pete Torres, 
Community Service Award; and Anthony Higgs, Program Support Award. 
Pearline Jenkins Scholarship Awards, whose joint contributors are the 
Hammond NAACP and the Northern Indiana Public Service Co., will be 
presented to Peter Adams, of Hammond High School, and Marquist L. 
Spencer, of Morton Senior High School. The Master of Ceremonies is 
Bernard Carter, Lake County Prosecutor, and the Keynote Speaker is 
Norman Van Lier, former star of the Chicago Bulls. In addition, Norman 
will receive a special recognition award.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to congratulate the Hammond Branch of the 
NAACP for commending these outstanding men and women, who have taken 
the extra step to improve the quality of life for the residents of 
Indiana's First Congressional District.

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