[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18828]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             TRIBUTE TO THE CROATIAN SONS LODGE NUMBER 170

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 20, 2006

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
the Croatian Sons Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union on 
the joyous occasion of its 99th anniversary and Golden Member banquet 
on Sunday, September 24, 2006.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala event at 
the Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the 
anniversary celebration includes a ceremonial appreciation of the 
Union's Golden Members, those who have achieved 50 years of membership. 
This year's honorees that have attained 50 years of membership include: 
Angeli Cirrincione, Barbara Demers, Rosemary Gard, Catherine Grcevich, 
Catherine Jelovcic, Elizabeth Lukacek, Nikola Majetic, Margaret J. 
Milos, Virginia A. Mostak, Ruth Jean Mrzlak, Rudolph J. Pavletich, 
Sandra Louise Regan, Luandre Rozmanich, Robert Lee Scott, Ann Louise 
Smoljan, Mary Ann Troksa, and Madeline Vukobratic.
  These faithful and devoted individuals share this esteemed tribute 
with 482 additional Lodge members who have previously attained this 
significant designation.
  This memorable day will begin with a morning mass at Saint Joseph the 
Worker Catholic Church in Gary, Indiana, with the Reverend Father 
Stephen Loncar officiating. The Brace Tamburitza Orchestra will perform 
at this gala event. A formal dinner banquet in the afternoon will end 
the day's festivities.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in commending Lodge President Betty Morgavan, and all the other 
members of the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge Number 170, for their 
loyalty and radiant display of passion for their ethnicity. The 
Croatian community has played a key role in elevating the quality of 
life and culture of Northwest Indiana. It is my hope that this year 
will bring renewed possibilities, admiration, and success for all 
members of the Croatian community and their families.

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