[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 143 (Friday, September 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        104TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER 170

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 23, 2011

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
the Croatian Sons Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union on 
the festive occasion of its 104th Anniversary and Golden Member banquet 
on Sunday, October 2, 2011.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala at the 
Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the 
anniversary celebration entails a formal recognition of the Union's 
Golden Members, those who have achieved fifty years of membership. This 
year's honorees who have attained fifty years of membership include: 
Geraldine M. Doll, Marko Frankovich, Anthony R. Glibota, Sharon Haynes, 
Domenica Jaksa, Mary Ann Maggi, Thomas D. Meeks, Mary Ann Pala, Dennis 
R. Pollack, Mary Kay Rhodes, Judy A. Rodriguez, Anthony A. Samanich, 
Lorna Gail Scott, Patricia C. Tonkovich, Dennis Tuskan, Diana M. Voyt, 
and Katherine M. Zarth.
  These loyal and dedicated individuals share this prestigious honor 
with approximately 324 additional Lodge members who have previously 
attained this important designation.
  This memorable day will begin with a mass at Saint Joseph the Worker 
Croatian Catholic Church in Gary, Indiana, with the Reverend Father 
Stephen Loncar officiating. The banquet will begin at 1 p.m.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending Lodge President John Miksich and all members of the 
Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge Number 170 for their loyalty and radiant 
display of passion for their ethnicity. The Croatian community has 
played a key role in enriching the quality of life and culture of 
Northwest Indiana. It is my hope that this year will bring renewed hope 
and prosperity for all members of the Croatian community and their 
families.

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