[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23798]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                 HONORING A HOOSIER HERO: MICHAEL BLAIN

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                         HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 1999

  Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to and 
congratulate one of Indiana's finest, Michael Blain, who is being 
awarded the Star of Peace and Hope Award for 25 years of superb service 
to the Jewish Community of Indianapolis and the State of Israel.
  Michael Blain's story is an inspiration to us all. He is a man of 
great strength, courage, and devotion. Not only is he a Holocaust 
survivor, but he served his country in the Korean War. He is a real 
Hoosier Hero.
  Michael is very deserving of the Star of Peace and Hope Award. 
Twenty-five years ago Michael joined Israel-Bonds. Since that time, 
Michael can be credited with generating more than $100 million in 
investment capital for Israel's economy. This money has helped make 
modern Israel the high-tech jewel of the Middle-Eastern economy. Here 
at home, Michael has been instrumental in helping Jews from the former 
Soviet Union and other trouble spots settle in Indiana. His work has 
made this traumatic move as comfortable as possible for these 
struggling families. As a result of Michael's work, Indiana's culture 
is more diverse and dynamic.
  Mr. Speaker and fellow colleagues, I am glad that you are able to 
join me in saying thank you to Michael Blain and congratulate him on 
winning the Star of Peace and Hope Award. Michael has made an 
unmeasurable contribution to the people of Israel and Indiana. He is a 
true Hoosier hero.

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