[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 30 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
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                  TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE AREA UNITED WAY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 1997

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, the United States has been built by great 
citizens who unselfishly dedicate their time to community service and 
volunteerism. The Lake Area United Way and its volunteers have worked 
diligently to assist those in need throughout Indiana's First 
Congressional District. The Lake Area United Way has organized a black 
tie fundraising gala in which all proceeds go to benefit its umbrella 
organizations. This affair will take place at the Raddison Star Plaza 
in Merrillville, IN on March 22, 1997.
  This outstanding benefit would not take place without devoted 
individuals to make the event possible. These volunteers include: Mr. 
Vic DeMeyer, manager of Corporate Consumer & Community Development for 
the Northern Indiana Public Service Co.; Mr. Tom McDermott, president 
of the Northwest Indiana Forum; Mr. John Davies, senior team leader of 
the Northwest Indiana Forum; Mr. Norbert Dreyer, area manager of 
Ameritech-Indiana; Mr. Jeff Fox, branch manager for Bank One, 
Merrillville N.A.; Mr. John Gauder, director of marketing for U.S. 
Cable of Northern Indiana; Ms. Pat Giannini, community relations 
consultant for Amoco Oil Co.; Ms. Barbara Haas, group vice president of 
consumer service for the Northern Indiana Public Service Co.; Mr. Jim 
Hornak, president of the United Brotherhood Carpenters & Joiners; Ms. 
Kaydell Knarr, administrator for the school city of Hammond; Mr. George 
Kuebler, public relations manager for St. Anthony Medical Center; Mr. 
Peter Manous, attorney-at-law for John M. Kopack & Associates; Ms. Jan 
Moran, president of Moran Designs Corp.; Mr. Daniel Root, general 
manager for the Center for Visual & Performing Arts; and Ms. Delores 
Williams, assistant vice president of Nursing for Northlake Methodist 
Hospital.
  In addition, this event could not be possible without the dedicated 
Lake Area United Way staff, including: Mr. Louis Martinez, president; 
Ms. Mary Ellen Nichols, executive assistant; Ms. Diane Karp, vice 
president of fund raising; Mr. Bob Scott, director of the fund raising 
campaign; Ms. Colleen Gallagher, senior manager of the fund raising 
campaign; Ms. Janiece Cerjeski, campaign associate, Mr. Steve Hunter, 
campaign assistant; Mr. Alex Monanteras, vice president of finance and 
administration; Mr. Pat McNiece, director of information systems; Ms. 
Mariann Munro, manager of financial accounting and human resources; Ms. 
Tracy Williams, finance assistant; Mr. David Sikes, director of 
allocations; Mr. Jerry Powell, director of labor and information and 
referral; and Ms. Chelsea Stalling, director of marketing and 
communications.
  The mission of the Lake Area United Way is to bring together the 
resources of our community to assist people in helping themselves and 
one another. The Lake Area United Way is an organization that strives 
for continuous improvement in the quality of relationships with one 
another, volunteers, and all individuals and businesses in the 
community. The Lake Area United Way strives to achieve this goal by 
treating all people in a courteous and professional manner in order to 
instill confidence and trust in their organization. Their hallmark is 
the delivery of timely, high-quality service by being accessible and 
responsive to ensure satisfaction. At the same time, the organization 
works hard to effectively communicate the appropriate information in 
order to achieve the individual and organizational goals. The Lake Area 
United Way also strives to identify and resolve problems in a timely 
and satisfactory manner, while disseminating information about the 
funded services that help people, as well as the places where help is 
available.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other colleagues to join me in 
commending these distinguished volunteers and staff members of the Lake 
Area United Way for their continuing effort to improve the quality of 
life for Indiana's First Congressional District. In closing, I would 
like to extend my congratulations to the Lake Area United Way, as well 
as best wishes for a successful gala on March 22.

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