[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 151 (Tuesday, November 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2345-E2346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING BOB ANADELL, HANNAH CHERRY, NANCY KELLY AND THE MEMBERS OF 
            THE HISPANIC WOMEN'S FORUM OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 15, 2005

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to commend these 
dedicated individuals who have made significant contributions to 
Northwest Indiana: Bob Anadell, Hannah Cherry, Nancy Kelly, and the 
members of the Hispanic Women's Forum of Northwest Indiana. These 
individuals will be honored by the Calumet Project at an awards 
luncheon for their dedication to justice and to the people of Northwest 
Indiana. The event will take place at the Social Hall of Our Lady of 
Perpetual Help Parish in Hammond, Indiana on Friday, November 18, 2005.
  The Calumet Community Hero Award is being presented to Mr. Bob 
Anadell. Bob has had many positive accomplishments throughout his 
career with I.B.E.W. Local 697; he has also actively contributed to his 
community through participation in various programs aimed at improving 
opportunities for the people of Northwest Indiana. He has been a 
powerful member of the Northwest Indiana Building Trades, Secretary 
Treasurer of the IBEW State Conference, Vice-President of the Indiana 
State AFL-CIO, Trustee of the Lake Area United Way, Board of Directors 
of Trade Winds, Member of the Lake County Integrated Services Delivery 
Board, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Investment Committee, and 
Executive Committee of the Legacy Foundation, as well as Co-Chairman of 
the Heroes Committee of the American Red Cross.
  Also receiving a Calumet Community Hero Award is Ms. Hannah Cherry. 
Ms. Cherry graduated from Maywood High School in Hammond, Indiana where 
she was one of three African Americans that year. Her passion has 
always been to improve the conditions in the city where she lives and 
to fight for justice for all people. Hannah is a lifetime member of the 
NAACP, a member of the Project Area Committee, and a charter member of 
the Neighborhood Action Council. She has also given her time and 
efforts selflessly

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as a volunteer at St. Margaret's Hospital for almost twenty years. 
Hannah is a compassionate activist and she is being honored for her 
ongoing quest to see to it that justice prevails.
  The third Calumet Community Hero Award is being presented to the 
Hispanic Women's Forum of Northwest Indiana. The forum was started in 
the early 1980's when a group of young Hispanic women came together 
with an idea to form an organization that would focus on mentoring 
fellow Hispanic women. The Forum's common goal was to make Hispanics in 
professional careers more visible in the community by stressing the 
importance of education. The Hispanic Women's Forum conducts a yearly 
luncheon where they honor young Hispanic women graduating from local 
high schools. Monetary awards are given to some of the young women 
based on a selection process. The Hispanic Women's Forum's longstanding 
commitment to improving the quality of life is truly inspirational and 
should be commended.
  The final award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, is being presented 
to Nancy Kelly for her outstanding service to the Northwest Indiana 
Community. Nancy decided at a young age to be a local missionary in the 
service to her community. Mrs. Kelly was a volunteer and community 
organizer under Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley's administration. She 
moved to Gary, Indiana 30 years ago with her late husband. Mrs. Kelly 
dedicated herself to improving the quality of life for the residents in 
her community. She is the founder of the Horace Mann Ambridge 
Neighborhood Improvement Organization and she has served on the LCEOC 
board as well as numerous other boards. Mrs. Kelly's lifetime of 
service continues as she still serves with the Grand Calumet River Task 
Force. Along with her many other contributions to society, she was also 
honored with the Indiana Older Hoosier Award of the year. I am proud to 
commend Mrs. Kelly for her lifetime of service and dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending these individuals for their outstanding 
contributions to Indiana's First Congressional District. Their hard 
work and dedication has improved the quality of life for the community 
and is worthy of the highest commendation.

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