[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 162 (Monday, November 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1433]
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            HONORING THE ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2016

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere admiration that I 
recognize the Asian American Medical Association, which hosted its 40th 
Annual Gala on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at Avalon Manor in Hobart, 
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.
   The Asian American Medical Association has been a tremendous asset 
to Northwest Indiana. Its members have selflessly dedicated themselves 
to providing quality medical services to the residents of Northwest 
Indiana and have served their communities through 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, Dr. William Forgey. Dr. Forgey serves as Medical 
Director of the Lake County Indiana Sheriff's Department and 
Correctional Health Indiana, Inc., and is a family physician with the 
Community Health Care System.
   Despite committing much of his time to his professional 
responsibilities, Dr. Forgey also selflessly serves the people of his 
community and beyond through his contributions to various charitable 
and noteworthy endeavors, including his involvement with the 
International Society of Travel Medicine, Medical Student Missions, 
Inc., Boy Scouts of America, and the Wilderness Medical Society, to 
name a few. For his exceptional leadership and his tireless dedication 
to the betterment of his local community and society as a whole, he is 
worthy of the highest praise.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending the members of the Asian American Medical 
Association, as well as this year's Crystal Globe Award recipient, Dr. 
William Forgey. For his dedication and commitment to his remarkable 
career in the field of medicine, he is most deserving of the honor 
bestowed upon him and serves as an inspiration to us all.

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