[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 55 (Thursday, April 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E654]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO VICE ADM. MICHAEL KALLERES

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 1996

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my great honor to pay tribute to 
Vice Adm. Michael Kalleres, who will be honored on April 28, 1996 by 
the Parish Council and the entire Cathedral Community of the Saints 
Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral. This distinguished 
citizen of Indiana's First Congressional District will address the 
congregation during the Liturgy and again during a formal luncheon to 
be held in his honor. This event will take place at Saints Constantine 
and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Merrillville, IN of which he and 
his wife, Georgia, have been longtime pioneer members.
  Admiral Kalleres retired from active duty in September 1994 after 32 
years of distinguished service as a naval officer. During this time, he 
led eight commands in combat and in peacetime, including two Financial 
Management Directorates. In addition, he led surface ships, squadrons, 
and two Joint Fleet Organizations.
  Admiral Kalleres earned a bachelor of science degree in Industrial 
Management and Engineering from Purdue University and a master of 
science degree in Political and International Affairs from George 
Washington University. He is also a distinguished graduate of the U.S. 
Naval War College and the National War College.
  Admiral Kalleres has received 18 military awards and decorations 
including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, and the 1990 Son of 
Indiana Award for Military Service. Admiral Kalleres' dedication and 
involvement in the community has been recognized by several other 
organizations. In 1988, he was awarded the Saint Andrew's Medal for 
public service by the Greek Orthodox Church. Moreover, Admiral Kalleres 
received the 1993 Leadership Award from the American Hellenic 
Institute, and, in March of that same year, he was vested into the 
International Service Order of Saint Andrew as an Archon. He receive 
the AXIOs (Worthiness) Medal from the State of California, the 1992 
State of Illinois Distinguished Citizen Award, and he was recognized as 
a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1994. Admiral Kalleres has also been cited 
in the Marquis Who's Who since 1990.
  This past January, Admiral Kalleres was elected to the National Board 
of the Salvation Army, where he serves on the Disaster Relief and 
Communications Committee. Furthermore, he is a member of the Dean's 
Advisory Board at Purdue University, and he currently serves as a 
member of the Defense Science Board for Strategic Mobility.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in honoring this fine citizen for his dedication to the United 
States, as well as his community in northwest Indiana. Admiral 
Kalleres' loyalty and dedication to his country should serve as a model 
for the citizens of Indiana's First Congressional District and all 
Americans.

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