[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E410]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING WORLD CIVILITY DAY

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2022

  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, it is with great honor and respect that I 
recognize the Community Civility Counts Initiative as the organization 
celebrates its annual World Civility Day on April 27, 2022, 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 aspect 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 in 
Merrillville, Indiana, at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 
followed by an awards banquet at Avalon Manor.
  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 to be commended.
  This year, the organization welcomes many significant and remarkable 
speakers and guests who have worked to promote the powerful message of 
peace and civility throughout their careers, all of whom are truly 
worthy of our sincere admiration. The keynote speaker for the ceremony 
is Robert A. Rohm, Ph.D., who has been a noteworthy teacher, principal, 
and director of curriculum development. Dr. Rohm is also a very 
successful author who has written over twenty books, including numerous 
top sellers. In addition, the workshop speakers include Reverend Dr. 
Janette Wilson, founder and Executive Director of PUSH for Excellence, 
Inc. and a senior advisor to Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., as well as 
Art Norman, NBC 5 News ambassador and Vice President of the National 
Association of Black Journalists. The organization will also honor 
special guest Dr. Clyde Rivers, who is the founder and President of 
IChange Nations and an Ambassador-at-Large for the Republic of Burundi, 
Africa.
  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 for generations to come. 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 worthy of the highest praise.

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