[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 50 (Tuesday, May 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MR. NENAD RADOJA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 2, 2006

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with the greatest pleasure that I 
congratulate one of the most dedicated, hardworking citizens of 
Indiana's First Congressional District, Mr. Nenad Radoja. After working 
for the U.S. Steel, Gary Works Plant for over seven years, Nenad 
recently accepted the position of Director of Steel Shop at U.S. Steel 
in Smederevo, in the country of Serbia and Montenegro. Nenad began his 
new position on March 20, 2006.
  Nenad Radoja was born on June 15, 1971, in East Chicago, Indiana. 
Nenad is one of two children born to Ray and Sandi Radoja. He is the 
great-grandson of turn-of-the-century Yugoslavian immigrants who came 
to United States in search of the American Dream. Nenad's grandparents, 
Risto and Marija Radoja, also immigrated to the United States in 1951 
in search of what America had to offer. Upon his arrival, Risto began 
working at the steel mills in Northwest Indiana. Nenad, surely inspired 
by his grandfather's work ethic, chose to pursue a similar career in 
the steel mills.
  A lifetime native of Lake County, Indiana, Nenad graduated from 
Merrillville High School in 1989. Furthering his education, Nenad went 
on to complete his Baccalaureate Degree in History at Purdue 
University-Calumet in Hammond, Indiana. He later earned his Master's 
Degree in Management from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, 
Indiana.
  Prior to transferring to the U.S. Steel Plant in Serbia and 
Montenegro, Nenad worked at the U.S. Steel, Gary Works Plant for seven 
years, where he worked in several capacities. Over the years, he worked 
his way up from Melter to General Foreman to Desulfurization 
Coordinator, and finally, to Area Coordinator of Operation, a position 
he held until accepting his new position in Serbia and Montenegro. His 
exceptional knowledge and expertise in these areas will surely be 
missed in Northwest Indiana, but his acquisition in Serbia and 
Montenegro will be a definite improvement to their organization.
  Though extremely dedicated to his work, Nenad selflessly gives much 
of his free time and energy to his community, his friends, and most 
importantly, his family. Nenad now resides in the capital city of 
Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, with his loving wife, Branka, his 
daughters, Katarina and Sanja, and his son, Stefan.
  Also important to note, Nenad is an avid sports fan. In his spare 
time, Nenad enjoys playing basketball and watching football games.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending and congratulating Nenad Radoja on beginning his 
new position as Director of Steel Shop at U.S. Steel in Smederevo, 
Serbia and Montenegro. Nenad has improved the lives of many residents 
in Indiana's First Congressional District. Northwest Indiana will 
surely miss Nenad's loyal service and uncompromising dedication.

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