[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 37 (Monday, March 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E453]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO MRS. MARCELLA STEFANAC ANDERSON

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 5, 2007

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor and pleasure 
that I congratulate Mrs. Marcella Stefanac Anderson on a momentous 
milestone, her 85th birthday, which took place on March 4, 2007. 
Marcella will be celebrating this milestone with family and friends on 
Saturday, March 10, 2007. Throughout the years, Marcella's presence in 
northwest Indiana has allowed her the opportunity to touch the lives of 
countless people.
  Marcella Stefanac was born on March 4, 1912, in Powhatan Point, Ohio. 
She was an only child, born to Ivan and Albina Stefanac. An 
accomplished student, Marcella completed her bachelor of science degree 
at Washington University in Saint Louis, Missouri, and her master of 
science and doctorate degrees in education from Temple University in 
Pennsylvania. From there, she decided to go into the teaching 
profession. As a professor at Valparaiso University in Indiana for 22 
years, Marcella was able to enhance the lives of many young people 
throughout the community. For her dedication to the students of 
Northwest Indiana, she is worthy of the highest admiration.
  Equally as impressive, Marcella has always been seen as the 
foundation of her family. She and her husband, Jim Anderson, live in 
Hobart with their cat, Mickey. Jim and Marcella have one son, Bryn, who 
currently resides in Orange County, California. Marcella's family, as 
well as those whose lives she has touched, respect her for devoting 
unselfish love, time, commitment, guidance, and spirit to her family, 
her students, and her friends.
  In addition to being greatly loved and admired by her family, her 
students, and her community, Marcella is also well known for her 
affiliations to several organizations, including the Alfred Adler 
Institute, where she provides private counseling services for those in 
need. From the ages of 66 to 83, Marcella also taught aerobics to 
senior citizens at the Pruzin Senior Center in Merrillville, Indiana. 
Marcella has always been known as a generous woman who is willing to 
help the people in her community. For her selflessness, she is to be 
commended.
  Madam Speaker, Marcella Stefanac Anderson has always given her time 
and efforts selflessly to the community of northwest Indiana throughout 
her illustrious life. She has taught every member of her family and 
extended family the true meaning of service to others. I respectfully 
ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in wishing 
Marcella a very happy 85th birthday.

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