[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 65 (Monday, May 20, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E855]
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                      HANK STRAM-TONY ZALE AWARDS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 20, 2002

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to announce 
that the Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365 of the Polish National Alliance 
of the United States, will be hosting the 29th Annual Hank Stram-Tony 
Zale Sports Award Banquet on May 20, 2002, at the Radisson Hotel in 
Merrillville, Indiana. Fourteen outstanding Northwest Indiana High 
School athletes will be honored at this notable event for their 
dedication and hard work. These exceptional students were chosen to 
receive the award by their respective schools on the basis of academic 
and athletic achievement. All proceeds from this event will go toward a 
scholarship fund to be awarded to local students.
  This year's Hank Stram-Tony Zale Award recipients include Sandra 
Bolles of Lake Station Edison High School, Michael Cieslak of Highland 
High School, Meredith Cusic of Lowell High School, Adam Itczak of 
Hanover Central High School, Jeremy Krzekotowski of Bishop Noll High 
School, Lisa Matie of Hobart High School, Katie Mosca of Hammond Morton 
High School, Rebecca Nelson of Lake Central High School, Craig Olis of 
Merrillville High School, Ryan Orzechowicz of Crown Point High School, 
Brandon Powell of Griffith High School, Francis Raycroft of Whiting 
High School, Kristy Siminski of Portage High School, and Anne Wirtz of 
Andrean High School.
  The featured speaker at this gala event will be Mr. Mike Adamle. A 
Chicago NFL star turned broadcaster, Adamle serves as Sports Director 
for CBS 2 News. He joined the station in the fall of 2001 and covers 
sports for the evening newscasts. Adamle's Chicago roots date back to 
1968, when he came to the ``Windy City'' to play football for 
Northwestern University. After Adamle graduated in 1971, he went on to 
play for the Kansas City Chiefs (1971-72) and the New York Jets (1973-
74), before returning home to play for the Chicago Bears (1975-77). 
Adamle has been recognized for excellence in journalism throughout his 
career. His many honors include the Illinois Associated Press Award for 
``Best Feature'' (2001), a Peter Lisagor Award for outstanding sports 
coverage (2001), and two local Emmy Awards for his coverage of the 
Chicago Auto Show (2001, 2000).
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
commending the Silver Bell Club, Lodge 2365 of the Polish National 
Alliance of the United States, for hosting this celebration of success 
in sports and academics. The effort of all those involved in planning 
this worthwhile event is indicative of their devotion to the very 
gifted young people in Indiana's First Congressional District.

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