[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO NORTHWEST INDIANA'S MOST DEDICATED AND HARDWORKING 
                              INDIVIDUALS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, January 17, 2008-

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration and respect 
that I offer congratulations to several of Northwest Indiana's most 
dedicated and hardworking individuals. On Saturday, January 12, 2008, 
the Hammond Letter Carriers Organization, Hammond Merged Branch 580 of 
the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) recognized its 
retiring members for 2007, and they also honored members with at least 
50 years of service. The event was held at the Patrician banquet hall 
in Schererville, Indiana.
  At this year's banquet, the organization recognized the following 
retirees for their commitment and their many years of outstanding 
service to their communities: Kenneth Durall, William Harper, Judy 
Krause, Roger Reins, Frank Robinson, Tim Rutz, and Audrey Simpson. I 
wish them all the best of health and happiness in the years to come.
  Also honored at the event for their many years of membership in the 
organization were: Marlin Bossard (65 years), John Schlesinger (60 
years), Nolan Camp (58 years), Joe Watson (57 years), Bell Anderson (56 
years), Ray Breshock (54 years), Ben Dotson (54 years), Richard Barnard 
(50 years), and Joseph Pressnell (50 years).
  Northwest Indiana has a rich history of excellence in its workforce. 
These individuals are an outstanding representation of the work ethic 
present in Northwest Indiana. They have demonstrated their loyalty to 
each other and to their communities through their hard work and 
selfless dedication.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring these dedicated and hardworking individuals. They 
have committed themselves to the people of Northwest Indiana, and I am 
very proud to represent them in Washington, DC.

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