[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23669-23670]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                28TH ANNUAL ASIAN-AMERICAN CHARITY BALL

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2004

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to announce 
that the Asian-American Medical Association will be hosting the 28th 
Annual Asian-American Charity Ball on Saturday, November 13, 2004, at 
the Avalon Manor in Hobart, Indiana. Each year, the Asian-American 
Medical Association honors prominent, extraordinary citizens for their 
contributions to the community. In recognition of their tremendous 
efforts, they are honored at a banquet and awarded the prestigious 
Crystal Globe Award.
  The Asian-American Medical Association is a great asset to Northwest 
Indiana. This organization has dedicated itself to providing quality 
service to the residents of Indiana's First Congressional District in 
the medical community and has demonstrated exemplary service in its 
cultural, scholastic, and charitable endeavors.
  At this year's annual charity gala, the Asian-American Medical 
Association will present Mr.

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Feisal Istrabadi with the Crystal Globe award. Feisal is a resident of 
Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born in Iraq and he has spent almost 16 
years as an Attorney in Valparaiso. Feisal was recently chosen as 
Iraq's interim ambassador to the United Nations. He was nominated in 
January 2004 by the President of the Iraqi Governing Council. In June 
2004 he was re-nominated, and he was then appointed by the President of 
Iraq. Feisal returned to Iraq within the past two years at the request 
of the government, to help rebuild the country. He helped write the 
interim constitution that is now in place and he also helped author the 
interim bill of rights. I am honored to commend Feisal for his 
commitment and dedication to the well being of those who seek his 
knowledge and leadership. His efforts and hard work are worthy of the 
highest recognition.
  Although Feisal's career consumes much of his time, Feisal has never 
limited the time he gives to his most important interest, his family. 
He and his wife, Juliet have two daughters.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending the Asian-American Medical Society and Feisal 
Istrabadi for their outstanding contributions. Their commitment to 
improving the quality of life for the people of Northwest Indiana and 
throughout the world is truly inspirational and should be recognized 
and commended.

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