[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 12 (Wednesday, February 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E115]
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                  CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. PAUL SWANSON

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 4, 2004

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride and enthusiasm 
that I rise to recognize and congratulate Dr. Paul Swanson. This 
dedicated and giving man will be honored tonight with the Ambassador 
for Peace Leadership in Reconciliation and Peace-Making Award. A 
resident of Northwest Indiana, Dr. Swanson has devoted his life to the 
preservation of peace in his community and throughout the world. His 
work will be honored this evening at the Ambassadors for Peace Awards 
Banquet.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Swanson has united his fellow citizens by 
demonstrating the importance of compassion and understanding toward 
those of different beliefs. As a mentor to many pastors in the Midwest, 
Dr. Swanson has broken new ground in the areas of ecumenical and 
interdenominational dialog.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Paul Swanson is currently a Professor Emeritus of 
Family Counseling for the Lutheran School of Theology at the University 
of Chicago. Although he has spent his career helping others, Dr. 
Swanson's family has always been his first priority. His wife Cordie, 
and their two children provide the inspiration for Dr. Swanson in his 
commitment to improve the community around him.
  Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and my other distinguished 
colleagues join me in congratulating Dr. Paul Swanson for his 
outstanding service to the residents of Northwest Indiana. His efforts 
to improve his community should be commended, and I am proud to 
represent him in Congress.

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