[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         10TH ANNUAL LAKESHORE CLASSIC BASKETBALL INVITATIONAL

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor and respect that I 
recognize the Gary Chamber of Commerce as the organization celebrates 
the 10th Annual Lakeshore Classic basketball invitational. In 
observance of this special event, the Gary Chamber of Commerce hosted a 
celebratory corporate luncheon in Gary, Indiana, at the Diamond Center 
on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, followed by the basketball invitational 
at West Side Leadership Academy on Friday, November 24, 2017, and 
Saturday, November 25, 2017.
   The theme for this year's Lakeshore Classic is ``Region Proud.'' 
This theme acknowledges the important contributions of our local youth 
in illuminating the strength and virtues of Northwest Indiana. 
Northwest Indiana is a region that strives for excellence and overcomes 
obstacles. To enhance the ``Region Proud'' theme, the Gary Chamber of 
Commerce has chosen Mike Huff, former Chicago White Sox player and team 
representative, as a guest speaker for the corporate luncheon. Mr. Huff 
played for several teams and overcame various challenges throughout his 
outstanding professional baseball career. Today, Mike is Vice 
President--Baseball/Fastpitch, Outfield, Bunting and Baserunning 
Instructor at the Bulls/Sox Youth Academy, located in the Chicagoland 
area. The Bulls/Sox Youth Academy is a facility that provides 
instruction to youth athletes in the sports of basketball, baseball, 
and fastpitch softball. Mike is dedicated to improving their skills and 
building the self-esteem of each young athlete that comes through the 
door. For his truly genuine and outstanding support of these young 
athletes, Mr. Huff is worthy of our gratitude and respect.
   At this time, I would like to recognize the schools participating in 
the Lakeshore Classic basketball tournament. These schools are 
dedicated to positively impacting Northwest Indiana through academic 
excellence and sportsmanship. The participating schools include West 
Side Leadership Academy, East Chicago Central High School, Thea Bowman 
Academy, Chicago Farragut Career Academy, Gary Theodore Roosevelt 
College and Career Academy, and Michigan City Marquette Catholic High 
School.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in recognizing the Gary Chamber of Commerce and the organizers and 
sponsors of the 10th Annual Lakeshore Classic. Their influence, 
passion, and dedication to our youth and to the community in Northwest 
Indiana are truly commendable.

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