[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 38 (Thursday, March 30, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E485]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING MR. CALVIN BELLAMY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 30, 2006

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to honor Mr. 
Calvin Bellamy on the occasion of his retirement as chief executive 
officer of Bank Calumet, where he has served the people of Northwest 
Indiana over the past 24 years. Throughout his time leading Bank 
Calumet, Mr. Bellamy has done much to improve the quality of life for 
everyone in Northwest Indiana. He has been an exemplary community 
leader as well as a successful business man, and I am proud to call him 
a friend.
  Under Mr. Bellamy, Bank Calumet has become a crucial component for 
economic development in the region, with branches serving both Indiana 
and Illinois. Today, Bank Calumet operates in 29 locations with over 
400 employees. Bank Calumet has become one of the largest locally owned 
bank and holding companies in Northwest Indiana with over $1 billion in 
total assets. Bank Calumet has been named ``one of America's best 
banks'' by all three national rating services under Mr. Bellamy's 
leadership. These incredible accomplishments reflect the drive, 
passion, and commitment Cal Bellamy has shown to creating a world-class 
financial institution that invests in the communities it serves.
  Cal Bellamy's contributions to the economy of Northwest Indiana are 
only eclipsed by his personal dedication to our community. Cal has been 
called on to lend his expertise and leadership to several important 
organizations in Northwest Indiana. Mr. Bellamy serves as chairman of 
the Purdue Technology Center Advisory Board, where he is involved with 
the center's activities to attract high-tech jobs to Northwest Indiana. 
He is also chairman of the Northwest Indiana Forum, the Education 
Committee of the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, the Ethics In 
Government Taskforce of the Lake County Community Development 
Committee, and cochair of Meals on Wheels of Northwest Indiana Capital 
Campaign.
  Mr. Bellamy also serves on the Board of Directors of many 
organizations committed to improving the quality of life in Northwest 
Indiana, including the First District Pro Bono Committee, which 
provides legal services for low-income individuals, the Urban League of 
Northwest Indiana, Lake County Workforce Development, the Calumet 
Council Boy Scouts of America, the Northwest Indiana Minority Business 
Opportunity Committee, and the Northwest Indiana World Trade Council. 
Cal Bellamy also commits his time to educational causes throughout the 
area, serving as the founding director of the Hammond Education 
Foundation, on the Board of Advisors for Indiana University Northwest, 
and on the Chancellor's Council for Purdue University Calumet. Without 
a doubt, Mr. Bellamy has given his time and energy graciously to make 
Northwest Indiana a better place for future generations.
  Mr. Bellamy received his B.A. with highest distinction from Indiana 
University, his law degree from the University of Michigan, and is a 
graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the University of 
Delaware. I wish him and his wife, Cathy, the best of luck as they 
approach the exciting next steps of their life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending Cal Bellamy for his outstanding contributions to 
the community of Northwest Indiana. His commitment to improving the 
quality of life for the people of the First Congressional District of 
Indiana is truly inspirational and should be recognized and commended. 
Over the years, I have sought out Cal to seek his assistance on matters 
affecting Northwest Indiana. I have always found him to be trustworthy 
and deliberate in our conversations. As John Quincy Adams said, ``If 
your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and 
become more, you are a leader.'' Cal Bellamy has been a great leader 
for Northwest Indiana.

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