[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 72 (Friday, May 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1068]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE CROATIAN SONS LODGE NO. 170

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 1997

  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 90th anniversary and golden member banquet on 
Sunday, June 1, 1997.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala event at 
the beautifully renovated Croatian Center in Merrillville, IN. 
Traditionally, the anniversary celebration entails a formal recognition 
of the union's golden members, those who have achieved 50 years of 
membership. Honorees who have pledged their allegiance for 50 years 
include: Frank Boskovich, Mary D. Cost, Olga J. Curley, Lillian 
Damjanovich, Violet Evans, Eleanor Fischer, Adolph Kurpis, Joseph J. 
Labas, Annebelle Mazlack, Robert D. Medved, Henry Mikulich, Elizabeth 
Morgavan, Helen Mrak, Vincent R. Mrzlak, Rosemary Muick, Mary 
Pastuovic, Mary Pintar, Frances Sasak, Abert P. Seibal, Frederick J. 
Simunic, Donald R. Starkey, Jack Tomlin, and Marion A. Youngerman.
  These loyal and dedicated individuals share this prestigious honor 
with approximately 280 additional lodge members who have attained this 
status.
  This memorable day will begin with a mass at St. Joseph the Worker 
Catholic Church in Gary, IN, which will be officiated by the Reverend 
Father Benedict Benakovich. Following dinner, there will be a program 
featuring guest speaker, Mr. Bernard M. Luketich, national president of 
the Croatian Fraternal Union. The festivities will be culturally 
enriched by the performance of several Croatian entertainment groups. 
The Croatian Glee Club, ``Preradovic,'' directed by Brother Dennis 
Barunica, and the Hoosier Hrvati Adult Tamburitza Orchestra, directed 
by Ed Sinndicih, will both perform at the anniversary celebration. The 
Croatian Strings and Junior Dancers, and the Adult Kolo Group, under 
the direction of Elizabeth Kyriakides, will provide additional 
entertainment for those in attendance.
  I am proud to commend lodge president, Betty Morgavan, and all the 
other members 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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