[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HAMMOND ROTARY CLUB HONORS BILL BEATTY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration 
that I stand before you today to honor Mr. William Beatty, who has been 
recognized by the Hammond Rotary Club as an outstanding club member who 
has demonstrated consistent achievement in mentoring young men and 
women in the community of Hammond and throughout Northwest Indiana. His 
devotion to teaching young people the importance of community service 
is to be commended. For his outstanding efforts, he will be presented 
with the Robert V. Heinze Vocational Service Award by the Hammond 
Rotary Club on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
  The Hammond Rotary Club was established in 1920, adhering to the 
principles of Rotary International: ``World Peace through 
Understanding'' and ``Service above Self.'' These values are vigorously 
upheld by the Hammond Rotary Club members, who passionately serve their 
community. Each year, the club recognizes an individual or organization 
who enthusiastically reaches out to the youth of the community by 
honoring the recipient with the Robert V. Heinze Vocational Service 
Award, and this year's recipient is William ``Bill'' Beatty.
  Bill Beatty grew up in Hammond, Indiana and is a proud graduate of 
Hammond High School. He went on to attend Purdue University where he 
studied mechanical engineering. After college, Bill joined the family 
business, which at the time was called Beatty Machine, and is now known 
as Beatty International. In 1975, Bill succeeded his father and became 
the company's leader. In addition to his amazing career, Bill has been 
involved with the Hammond Rotary for many years and is recognized for 
his work with the youth of the community as well as his positive 
attitude and contagious laugh. He has been the inspiration behind the 
Hammond Robotics Team, a science and technology competitive team, and 
has led these students to many State, regional, and national 
championships. In addition, he has assisted other school districts in 
forming their own robotics teams. His willingness to encourage and 
guide the youth of the community is constant and unwavering, and it is 
because of his efforts that he is the recipient of the 2010 Robert V. 
Heinze Vocational Service Award.
  Bill's dedication to the community and his career is exceeded only by 
his devotion to his amazing family. Bill and his wonderful wife, Lisa, 
have two beloved sons, Brian and Jeff.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in congratulating Bill Beatty on receiving the Robert V. Heinze 
Vocational Service Award, and in honoring the Hammond Rotary for their 
outstanding contributions to the community of Hammond and all of 
Northwest Indiana. Their constant commitment to improving the quality 
of life for countless individuals in Northwest Indiana is truly 
inspirational, and they are worthy of the highest praise.

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