[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 3 (Monday, January 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E20-E21]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       34TH ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MEMORIAL BREAKFAST

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 14, 2013

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate the birth of Dr. Martin 
Luther King Jr. and reflect on his life and work, we are reminded of 
the challenges that democracy poses to us and the delicate nature of 
liberty. Dr. King's life, and, unfortunately, his untimely death, 
reminds us that we must continually work to secure and protect our 
freedoms. Dr. King, in his courage to act, his willingness to meet 
challenges, and his ability to achieve, embodied all that is good and 
true in the battle for liberty.
  The spirit of Dr. King lives on in the citizens of communities 
throughout our nation. It lives on in the people whose actions reflect 
the spirit of resolve and achievement that will help move our country 
into the future. I am honored to rise today to recognize several 
individuals from Indiana's First Congressional District, who will be 
recognized during the 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial 
Breakfast on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at the Genesis Convention 
Center in Gary, Indiana. The Gary Frontiers Service Club, which was 
founded in 1952, sponsors this annual breakfast.
  This year, the Gary Frontiers Service Club will pay tribute to local 
individuals who have for decades unselfishly contributed to improving 
the quality of life for the people of Gary. Notably, David D. Chube 
Sr., MD will be honored with the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
Drum Major Award for 2013. Additionally, several individuals will be 
recognized as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Marchers at this year's 
breakfast including, Patricia Diana DeNeal, Elder Rozelle Hammonds, 
Pastor Dr. Marion J. Johnson Jr., Joseph Slay Jr., and Ann West-Walker. 
Finally, Ferba R. Hines was selected as the 2012 Yokefellow of the 
Year.
  Though very different in nature, the achievements of each of these 
individuals reflect many of the same attributes that Dr. King 
possessed, as well as the values he advocated. Like Dr. King, these 
individuals saw challenges and faced them with unwavering strength and 
determination. Each one of the honored guests' greatness has been found 
in their willingness to serve with ``a heart full of grace and a soul 
generated by love.'' They set goals and work selflessly to make them a 
reality.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending these honorees, as well as the Gary Frontiers Service 
Club officers, President Oliver J. Gilliam, Vice President Sean Jones, 
1st Vice President James Piggee, Recording Secretary Linnal Ford, 
Financial Secretary Sam Frazier, Corresponding Secretary Ferba R. 
Hines, and Treasurer/Seventh District Director Floyd Donaldson, as well 
as Breakfast Chairman Clorius L. Lay, in addition to all other members 
of the service club for their initiative, determination, and dedication 
to serving the people of Northwest Indiana.

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