[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 152 (Wednesday, September 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1230-E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          2018 LUMINARY AWARDS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration 
that I rise to commend the recipients of this year's NIPSCO Luminary 
Awards. The Luminary Awards were created to honor prominent individuals 
or organizations for their exemplary leadership. This year's honorees 
include Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, The Nature Conservancy, Junior 
Achievement of Chicago, Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana, Denarie 
Kane, and the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative (MAAC) Foundation. For 
their outstanding contributions to the community in Northwest Indiana 
and beyond, the honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, 
September 13, 2018, at NiSource Corporate Headquarters in Merrillville, 
Indiana.
   Dr. Vanessa Allen-McCloud, president and chief executive officer of 
the Urban League of Northwest Indiana, is this year's recipient of the 
Community Leadership Award. For her remarkable dedication to public and 
social service, Dr. Allen-McCloud is worthy of the highest praise.
   The recipient of this year's Environmental Stewardship Award is The 
Nature Conservancy. The organization has protected millions of acres of 
land and thousands of rivers throughout the world. We are truly 
grateful for their conservation efforts, here in the community of 
Northwest Indiana, and beyond.
   The Education Award will be presented to Junior Achievement of 
Chicago and Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana. These economic and 
mentoring programs prepare students to achieve success and have made a 
tremendous positive impact on the youth of

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our communities. We are truly thankful for their great work.
   Denarie Kane, director of development for the city of Hobart, is 
this year's recipient of the Economic Development Award. The city of 
Hobart is thriving and will continue to flourish due to Ms. Kane's 
outstanding leadership and direction, and for her devotion and hard 
work, she is to be highly commended.
   The Multi Agency Academic Cooperative Foundation is the recipient of 
the Public Safety Award. This noteworthy organization offers safety 
training opportunities for first responders and provides important 
public safety for our communities.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other colleagues to join me in 
commending these remarkable leaders, innovators, and organizations. For 
their outstanding contributions to the community of Northwest Indiana 
and their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for 
its residents, each recipient is worthy of the honors bestowed upon 
them.

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