[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 162 (Thursday, December 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2111]
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                 JEWISH FEDERATION OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2010

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great pleasure and 
admiration that I stand before you today to recognize the Jewish 
Federation of Northwest Indiana and its members for their outstanding 
community service, and to celebrate the accomplishments of the 
organization at its 52nd annual meeting, which will take place at the 
Bernard and Estelle Marcus Jewish Federation Community Building on 
Sunday, December 12, 2010.
  The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana is a local branch of the 
larger Jewish Federations of North America. The Jewish Federations of 
North America has directed its humanitarian efforts toward improving 
the social conditions of Jews and non-Jews throughout the world since 
1940. Currently, this organization serves 155 communities across North 
America. The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana, in conjunction 
with its national and international partners, puts forth significant 
support toward rescue, relief, and development programs that serve 
Jewish communities in need in over 60 countries, including Israel, the 
former Soviet Union, Latin America, Africa, and Central and Eastern 
Europe.
  The Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana's long tradition of 
community service and involvement in the life of Northwest Indiana is 
to be commended. This organization continues to support many local 
organizations through its endowment program and is committed to charity 
work, helping many in need. The charity programs operated by the Jewish 
Federation of Northwest Indiana, for which many members have been 
honored, include the Food Pantry Drive, Shelter Needs, the Holiday Gift 
Drive, the Adult Friendship Program, the School Backpack Drive, the 
Senior Retreat, the High School Prom Dress Drive, the JCY Camp, Movie 
Night, and K'Ton Ton, its pre-school program. The people of Northwest 
Indiana certainly have been rewarded by the service and uncompromising 
loyalty displayed by the Jewish Federation of Northwest Indiana and its 
members. I congratulate the community service award winners, as they 
are worthy of the highest praise.
  Madam Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and my other 
distinguished colleagues join me in honoring the Jewish Federation of 
Northwest Indiana for its exceptional service and dedication to not 
only the Northwest Indiana community, but communities worldwide. The 
members of this truly outstanding organization continue to touch the 
lives of countless people, and for their unselfish, lifelong 
commitment, they are worthy of the highest praise.

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