[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 166 (Wednesday, November 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1985]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING CRYSTAL GLOBE AWARD WINNER FRANKIE FESKO

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2011

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere admiration that I 
recognize the Asian American Medical Association, which is hosting its 
35th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at the Avalon Manor in 
Merrillville, Indiana. Each year, the Asian American Medical 
Association pays tribute to prominent, outstanding citizens and 
organizations for their contributions to the community. In recognition 
of their efforts, these honorees are awarded the prestigious Crystal 
Globe Award at this annual banquet.
  The Asian American Medical Association has always been a great asset 
to Northwest Indiana. Its members have selflessly dedicated themselves 
to providing quality medical services to the residents of Indiana's 
First Congressional District and have always demonstrated exemplary 
service through their many cultural, scholastic, and charitable 
endeavors.
   At this year's Annual Gala, the Asian American Medical Association 
will present the Crystal Globe Award to one of Northwest Indiana's 
finest citizens, Frankie Fesko. For her outstanding accomplishments and 
charitable contributions to numerous organizations, she is worthy of 
such an honor.
  Frankie graduated from Illiana Christian High School and continued 
her education, earning a bachelor's degree from Depauw University and a 
master's degree from Purdue University. Frankie then spent many years 
as a teacher for the School City of Hammond and the School Town of 
Munster. She also worked as a Supervising Teacher at Purdue University 
Calumet in Hammond.
  Frankie has been a true inspiration when it comes to community 
service, devoting much of her time and efforts to serving so many in 
need throughout Northwest Indiana. Her amazing compassion and 
generosity led her to become involved in many charitable organizations 
throughout the years. Frankie has chaired many events including: the 
Perennial Ball, which is a fundraiser for the Community Cancer Research 
Foundation, the Share and Love annual luncheon fundraiser for the 
Cancer Resource Center in Munster, and Briarfest, which benefits a 
different organization every year and has supported the National Kidney 
Foundation, Hospice of the Calumet Area, the Humane Society, Campagna 
Academy, and the Boy Scouts of America. Additionally, Frankie serves as 
a board member for many charitable organizations including: the Munster 
Medical Research Foundation, the Community Cancer Research Foundation, 
and the Legacy Foundation. Frankie serves as Chairwoman of the Board 
for the Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana, which is a non-
profit organization that works to improve the health and quality of 
life for people in Northwest Indiana. The businesses that the 
foundation operates include three non-profit hospitals in Northwest 
Indiana: Community Hospital in Munster, Saint Catherine Hospital in 
East Chicago, and Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. The foundation 
has also been instrumental in the development of The Center for Visual 
and Performing Arts, the creation and operation of the Community Cancer 
Research Centre Foundation, and the donation of land to create the 
Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial and Hartsfield Village 
Retirement Community in Munster. For her exceptional dedication and 
passionate support to so many charitable endeavors, Frankie was awarded 
the very first Community Leader Award at the Northwest Indiana's Most 
Influential Women of the Year Awards Banquet in June 2011.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending the Asian American Medical Association, as well 
as this year's Crystal Globe Award recipient, Frankie Fesko, for their 
outstanding contributions to their communities and beyond. Their 
unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for the people 
of Northwest Indiana and throughout the United States is truly 
inspirational. For these reasons, the Asian American Medical 
Association, its members, and Frankie Fesko are to be recognized, and I 
am proud to serve as their representative in Washington, DC.

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