[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 4]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 5010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER 
                               OF NWIHRC

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to announce 
that the Indian American Cultural Center of NWIHRC will celebrating its 
10th Anniversary by hosting a gala dinner and banquet on Saturday, 
April 21, 2012, at the Halls of Saint George in Schererville, Indiana.
  The Indian American Cultural Center, which opened on March 9, 2002, 
was established with the following goal in mind: to foster peace and 
harmony amongst the people of Northwest Indiana by showcasing their 
cultural heritage and creating spiritual awareness in both young people 
and adults, as well as to engage in various charitable events, both 
nationally and locally. Since its inception, the Indian American 
Cultural Center has been instrumental in educating Northwest Indiana's 
citizens on the traditions and customs of the Indian heritage.
  The members of the Indian American Cultural Center of NWIHRC are to 
be commended, not only for their commitment to preserving tradition, 
but also for their commitment to making improvements that benefit all 
mankind. Proceeds from this year's gala will go to support The Arc of 
Northwest Indiana, located in Hobart, Indiana. The Arc of Northwest 
Indiana works diligently to improve the lives of individuals with 
intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. In the 
past, proceeds from the gala have gone to such noble causes as cancer 
research, educational scholarships, the American Red Cross, tsunami 
relief, and to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in 
Kashmir, India, and most recently, the Carmelite Home for Girls.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending the board and members of the Indian American 
Cultural Center of NWIHRC for their outstanding contributions to 
society. 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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