[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING MICHAEL SCHRAGE'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY AT CENTIER BANK

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2022

  Mr. MRVAN. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration 
that I take this time to congratulate Mr. Michael Schrage as he 
celebrates his 50th anniversary at Centier Bank. Under his outstanding 
leadership, Centier continues to thrive and has been recognized as the 
largest private, family-owned bank in the state of Indiana.
  Michael Schrage, chief executive officer and chairman of the board 
for Centier Bank, is a truly innovative business leader. Mr. Schrage is 
the fourth generation of his family to own and operate the bank, which 
opened its first branch in 1895 as Bank of Whiting. Centier Bank has 
sustained immense growth throughout the years, and today the 
organization operates over 60 locations across Indiana.
  During Mr. Schrage's tenure, Centier Bank has reached many goals and 
enjoyed great success, including the development of an award-winning 
lender division, the creation of a financial literacy program, and a 
significant investment in the regional economy through the 
establishment of banking centers in 32 northern Indiana counties. The 
company was named a top-ranked bank in the state of Indiana by Forbes 
from 2019 to 2022. Since 2007, Centier Bank has annually been named one 
of Indiana's best places to work, which is due to Michael's value-based 
work ethic that fosters a supportive and thoughtful work environment.
  In the community, Michael Schrage has also proven himself to be a 
pillar of the community and a selfless humanitarian. He gives much of 
his time and efforts to numerous charity organizations including Saint 
Jude House, the American Red Cross, the YMCA, and the Boy Scouts of 
America, to name a few. For his dedication to philanthropic endeavors 
throughout the community of Northwest Indiana and beyond, he is to be 
highly commended.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring Michael Schrage on his 50 years at Centier Bank. 
For his lifetime of remarkable leadership and his commitment to helping 
those in need, Michael Schrage is worthy of our gratitude and 
admiration.

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