[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 120 (Monday, September 10, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1450-E1451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER 170 OF THE CROATIAN FRATERNAL UNION HOLDS 
                         GOLDEN MEMBER BANQUET

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 10, 2012

  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 Golden Member banquet on Sunday, September 
16, 2012.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold its gala at the 
Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the 
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: Judith Louise 
Aubuchon, Joan Clavin, Jacqueline Ann Donohue, Judith Ann Hanson, 
Virginia Mae Luketich, Carol Ann Magliola, Henryetta Massack, Mary Ann 
Matolin-Mancilla, Frank V. Morzlock, Kata V. Mrzljak, James Gabriel 
Popovich, Steve Prahovich, Mary Sajn, Joyce L. Schenher, Paulette Ann 
Smith, and Phyllis Stefankiewicz.
  In addition to paying tribute to its Golden Members, the Lodge will 
honor George Rubick and Lou Chelich for their dedication to the

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Croatian Fraternal Union and for their many years of distinguished 
service.
  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 1:00 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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