[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 7 (Monday, January 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E51]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING THE GARY FRONTIERS SERVICE CLUB AND ITS HONOREES

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2014

  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 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial 
Breakfast on Saturday, January 18, 2014, 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, Judge Calvin 
Hawkins will be honored with the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King, 
Jr. Drum Major Award for 2014. Additionally, several individuals will 
be recognized as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Marchers at this year's 
breakfast, including Bishop Dr. Dale Cudjoe, Master Alex Dunlap, 
Stephen Mays, Dr. Deborah McCullough, MD, and Sadie Newby-Ethridge. 
Finally, Linnal Ford was selected as the 2013 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 Clorius L. Lay, who has served as Breakfast Chairman for the last 
twelve years, 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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