[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 176 (Friday, November 2, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1485]
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        HONORING THE ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND MS. 
                JANICE RYBA FOR THEIR EXEMPLARY SERVICE

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                  in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 2, 2018

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere admiration that I 
recognize the Asian American Medical Association, which will host its 
42nd Annual Gala on Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Avalon Manor in 
Merrillville, 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 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, Ms. Janice Ryba, JD, MJ, MHA. Janice has worked for 
over thirty years in the healthcare field in Northwest Indiana, 
primarily within the Community Healthcare System. In 2007, her 
extensive experience and exemplary leadership led to her being named 
Chief Executive Officer of Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart, 
Indiana. Under Ms. Ryba's direction, Saint Mary Medical Center has seen 
immense success and been recognized for its innovation. Recently, Saint 
Mary's incorporated a brand new surgical pavilion, intensive care unit, 
and a six-story patient tower that features private patient rooms with 
the most up-to-date technology. Additionally, Saint Mary's has expanded 
services in Porter County with the new Valparaiso Health Center. Under 
Ms. Ryba's leadership, providing compassionate care with the finest 
technology is the goal of the organization, and she and the talented 
staff at Saint Mary's continue to go above and beyond. For her lifetime 
of service, she is truly worthy of the prestigious honor bestowed upon 
her.
  Ms. Ryba has also given much of her time and efforts to numerous 
organizations in Northwest Indiana and throughout the state including 
the Quality of Life Council, American Red Cross of Northwest Indiana, 
and the Indiana Hospital Association Council on Hospital Governance, to 
name a few.
  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, Ms. 
Janice Ryba. For her dedication to her outstanding career in the 
medical field and her remarkable service to the community of Northwest 
Indiana, Janice Ryba is worthy of the highest praise

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