[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 15596-15597]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING THE ASIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND HONOREE BETH 
                                 WROBEL

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 2014

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with sincere admiration that I 
recognize the Asian American Medical Association, which will host its 
38th Annual Gala on Saturday, November 15, 2014, at Avalon Manor in 
Merrillville, Indiana. Each year, the Asian American Medical 
Association pays tribute to prominent, outstanding citizens and 
organizations for their contributions to the community. In recognition 
of their efforts, these honorees are awarded the prestigious Crystal 
Globe Award at the annual banquet.
  The Asian American Medical Association has always been a great asset 
to Northwest Indiana. Its members have generously devoted themselves to 
providing superior medical services to the residents of Northwest 
Indiana and have always demonstrated exemplary service through their 
many cultural, academic and charitable endeavors.
  At this year's Annual Gala, the Asian American Medical Association 
will present the Crystal Globe Award to one of Northwest Indiana's 
finest citizens, Beth Wrobel. Mrs. Wrobel is to be commended for her 
exceptional contributions to her field and her community.
  In 1979, Beth graduated from Valparaiso University where she majored 
in Mechanical Engineering. Mrs. Wrobel's engineering career includes 
twenty years of service with NiSource, Inc. Subsequently, in 2007, she 
also earned her Healthcare Executive Certificate from the University of 
California, Los Angeles, Anderson School of Business.
  Beth has been the chief executive officer of HealthLinc, Incorporated 
since 2002. She has since advanced the organization from a free medical 
clinic serving only adults to a Federally Qualified Health Center that 
provides medical services to over 4,000 uninsured or underinsured 
patients, through all life cycles, from prenatal to seniors. HealthLinc 
provides comprehensive, quality and affordable care that includes 
medical, dental, optometry and behavioral health services at six 
locations and one mobile van in Northern Indiana.
  In 2013, Beth was honored by Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly as 
top not-for-profit chief executive officer in Northern Indiana due to 
her success improving and expanding HealthLinc from a one-location, 
small organization, known as Hilltop Community Health Center, with a 
budget of less than $350,000 in 2001, to the multi-location 
organization that is known today, with a budget of $20 million and a 
staff of more than 200 employees. Beth has

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also earned distinction as Porter County Community Foundation's 2012 
Outstanding Executive and was honored by Porter County United Way as an 
Outstanding Agency Professional in 2014.
  Among her many accomplishments, Beth is a member of the Indiana 
Primary Healthcare Association Board and has previously held the 
position of president. She also serves as an adviser to many medical 
groups, including Indiana University Northwest Medical School, and has 
presented at many conferences, both at the national and state level.
  Additionally, Beth selflessly gives of her time through her 
involvement in various organizations and civic activities, such as the 
Porter County Reading Foundation Board and the City of Valparaiso Human 
Relations Council. She also serves as president-elect of the Valparaiso 
Rotary Club and is an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
  Beth's compassion and dedication to her field and her commitment to 
charitable endeavors exemplifies the self-driven person that she is and 
is exceeded only by her devotion to her wonderful family. Beth and her 
husband, Joe, have three amazing sons.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending the members of the Asian American Medical 
Association, as well as this year's Crystal Globe Award recipient, Beth 
Wrobel, for their outstanding contributions to their community and 
beyond. Their unwavering commitment and dedication to improving the 
quality of life for the people of Northwest Indiana and throughout the 
United States is truly inspirational.

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