[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 23467-23468]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            102ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROATIAN SONS LODGE 170

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 2009

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct honor to congratulate 
the Croatian Sons Lodge Number 170 of the Croatian Fraternal Union on 
the festive occasion of its 102nd anniversary and Golden Member banquet 
on Sunday, October 11, 2009.
  This year, the Croatian Fraternal Union will hold this gala event at 
the Croatian Center in Merrillville, Indiana. Traditionally, the 
anniversary celebration entails a formal recognition of the Union's 
Golden Members, those who have achieved fifty years of membership. This 
year's honorees, who have attained fifty years of membership, include: 
John B. Belork, Richard J. Bundek, Victoria Ann Burson, Robert J. 
Erdelac, Michael Grasa, Richard F. Grcevich, Joanne James, Peter P. 
Jay, Mary Ellen Kaegebein, Mirjana M. Kirincic, Della Klobuchar, 
Lawrence Labash, Slavko Ladic, Miyo George Mrkonich, Joan Marie Pope, 
Frances Razumich, Rudolph J. Rubesha, Jr., Peter George Tarpo, and 
Valerie Trtan.
  These loyal and dedicated individuals share this prestigious honor 
with approximately 489 additional Lodge members who have previously 
attained this important designation.

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  This memorable day will begin with a mass at Saint Joseph the Worker 
Croatian Catholic Church in Gary, Indiana, with the Reverend Father 
Stephen Loncar officiating. The banquet will begin at 1:00 p.m.
  Madam Speaker, I urge you and my other distinguished colleagues to 
join me in commending Lodge President John Miksich, and all 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 enriching the quality of life and culture of 
Northwest Indiana. It is my hope that this year will bring renewed hope 
and prosperity for all members of the Croatian community and their 
families.

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