[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 115 (Wednesday, September 14, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1840]
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   CONGRATULATING CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER 170 ON 98TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2005

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
the Croatian Sons Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union on 
the festive occasion of its 98th Anniversary and Golden Member banquet 
on Sunday, October 16, 2005.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala event at 
the Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the 
anniversary celebration entails a formal recognition of the Union's 
Golden Members, those who have achieved 50 years of membership, This 
year's honorees that have attained 50 years of membership include: 
James Andrew Blaney, Mary Ann Ciochina, Ann Fadell (deceased), Patricia 
Janjecic, Mary Ann Kasperan, Leonard J. Klarich, Margaret M. Lacko, 
Gloria J. Miller, Marie Morgan, Theresa Peretin, Johanna M. Petruch, 
Janis Marie Ramirez, Steve John Ratajec, Matthew Sedey, Petar Seibal, 
Thomas Sencaj, Vilma Stipancic, Kathy R. Sut, Margaret Jean Tomich, Roy 
P. Vale, Steven J. Vician, Magdaline M. Wagner, Carole J. Waters, Paul 
William Yurkas, John Zamko, Bernard Zemen, and Helen Zemen.
  These loyal and dedicated individuals share this prestigious honor 
with approximately 455 additional Lodge members who have previously 
attained this important designation.
  This memorable day will begin with a morning mass at Saint Joseph the 
Worker Catholic Church in Gary, Indiana, with the Reverend Father 
Stephen Loncar officiating. The Banat Tamburitza Orchestra will perform 
at this gala event. A formal dinner banquet at 3:30 in the afternoon 
will end the day's festivities.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending Lodge president Betty Morgavan, and all the other 
members of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge Number 170, for their 
loyalty and radiant display of passion for their ethnicity. The 
Croatian community has played a key role in enriching the quality of 
life and culture of Northwest Indiana. 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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