[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1066-E1067]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATIONS TO JAMES L. DANDERAND

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 9, 1998

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the greatest pleasure that I 
pay tribute to an exceptionally dedicated and benevolent member of 
Indiana's First Congressional District, Mr. James L. Danderand, of 
Dyer, Indiana. After thirty-nine years of continuous service with the 
institution, Jim retired on March 3, 1998 as Chairman of the Board and 
President of the Merrillville Branch of Bank One.
  Jim graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts 
degree. After graduating, he served his country as a Second Lieutenant 
of Infantry in the United States Army. Beginning his employment with 
the bank in February of 1959 as a Management Trainee, Jim started his 
extraordinary rise through his office's employment ranks. Jim was 
quickly promoted to President on July 18, 1969 and Chairman of the 
Board on March 14, 1985. Though employed and serving the community 
through various civic organizations, Jim continued his education 
through enrollment and completion of American Institute of Banking 
courses in Chicago, the Harvard Business School's Senior Bank Officers 
Seminar, Indiana University's Management Course. In addition, he 
graduated from the University of Wisconsin's Graduate School of 
Banking.
  Jim's remarkable climb up the corporate ladder was accompanied by an 
ever-increasing group of civic, religious, and philanthropic 
organizations in which he participated. Jim served in a leadership role 
as Director of the Lake Area United Way, Director of the Boys and Girls 
Clubs of Northwest Indiana, Honorary Director of the American Red 
Cross, Lake County, Indiana Chapter, Director and Chairman of the 
Northwest Indiana Forum, Director of the Northwest Indiana Local 
Initiatives Support Corporation, Director of the Hospice of the Calumet 
Area, Inc., and Director of the Gary Educational Development 
Foundation, Inc. He also gave his time to the Lay Advisory Board for 
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Gary, Indiana University Northwest 
Chancellor's Associate, Purdue University Calumet Chancellor's 
Associate, Robert Morris and Associates, and the University Club.
  While serving the community has always been an extremely important 
part of Jim's life, there can be no comparison to the dedication Jim 
has for his family. Jim and his loving wife, Prudy, have four 
wonderful, grown children, Lisa, Jeff, Jill, and John. Their seven 
grandchildren are an eternal source of joy and love for Jim and Prudy. 
Now that he is retired, Jim plans to visit and spend much of his time 
with his family. Jim's future plans include extensive traveling with 
his wife, many rounds of golf, and visiting his children and 
grandchildren.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending Jim Danderand for his lifetime of service, success, 
and dedication to Indiana's First Congressional District. Jim serves as 
an excellent

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example of a true American. His unending service to his country, 
community, and family has rewarded the people of Indiana's First 
Congressional District with one of the real heroes of our time.

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