[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 60 (Monday, April 8, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    FOURTH ANNUAL WORLD CIVILITY DAY

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 8, 2019

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor and respect that 
I recognize the Community Civility Counts Initiative as the 
organization celebrates its fourth annual World Civility Day on April 
11, 2019, along with the Gary Chamber of Commerce, the entire community 
of Northwest Indiana, and beyond. World Civility Day is a day in which 
we are asked to become aware of our behavior towards others and to 
become mindful of our thoughts, words, and actions. It is a day to 
remember that we can be better people in every area of life, and to 
remember that our actions serve as an example for generations to come. 
In observance of this special event, a day of civility-themed 
activities will be held at the Indiana Welcome Center in Hammond, and 
an awards banquet will follow in the evening at the Avalon Manor in 
Merrillville.
   In 2015, Chuck Hughes, Executive Director of the Gary Chamber of 
Commerce, and Dr. Gordon E. Bradshaw, Chairman of the Public Policy 
Committee, worked together through the Gary Chamber to create the 
Civility Counts Initiative. The organization's mission is to build 
public awareness of civility and to help transform communities through 
positive programs and relationships. The Initiative works to raise the 
consciousness level of individuals and groups of people, as so many of 
us face incidents of disrespect, intolerance, bullying, or violence. 
For striving to make a difference in our communities, the organization 
and its supporters are worthy of the highest praise.
   This year, the organization welcomes and honors Dr. Clyde Rivers, 
President and Founder of IChange Nations. Dr. Rivers is also an 
Ambassador-at-Large for the Republic of Burundi, Africa. Dr. Rivers 
plans to incorporate the Community Civility Counts message into his own 
organization and his work for peace and civility throughout the world. 
Showing her support for this powerful message, Ms. Melba Moore, Grammy 
nominee and Tony Award winner, will be performing at the International 
Awards Dinner. Mr. Michael Turner, saxophonist for the Ohio Players, 
and Mr. Reginald Thornton, original dancer from the iconic Soul Train 
television show, will celebrate civility through their performances, as 
well.
   Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other colleagues to join me in 
honoring and congratulating the Community Civility Counts Initiative 
and in celebrating World Civility Day. The significance of this 
movement will have a positive impact on generation after generation. 
For their influence, passion, and dedication to the community of 
Northwest Indiana and beyond, the leaders and supporters of the 
Community Civility Counts Initiative are to be commended.

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