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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
NIPSCO LUMINARY AWARDS ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
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HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY
of indiana
in the house of representatives
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great respect and admiration
that I rise to commend the recipients of this year's NIPSCO Luminary
Awards. The Luminary Awards were created to honor prominent individuals
or organizations for their exemplary leadership. This year's honorees
include Lisa M. Daugherty, NewAllen Alliance, Ivy Tech Valparaiso
Campus Energy Technology Program, NICHES Land Trust, and Lake Station
Fire and Rescue. For their outstanding contributions to their
communities in Northwest Indiana and throughout the state, the honorees
will be recognized at a ceremony on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at
NiSource Corporate Headquarters in Merrillville, Indiana.
Lisa M. Daugherty, president and chief executive officer of Lake
Area United Way, is this year's recipient of the Community Leadership
Award. Throughout the years, Lake Area United Way has been a beacon of
hope for the community of Northwest Indiana. For her remarkable
dedication to public and social service, Lisa M. Daugherty is worthy of
the highest praise.
The recipient of this year's Environmental Stewardship Award is
NICHES Land Trust. The organization has been protecting, restoring, and
sustaining West-Central Indiana's ecosystems since 1995. We are truly
grateful for their conservation efforts throughout many communities in
Indiana and for providing enjoyment and gratitude of nature for
generations to come.
The Education Award will be presented to the Ivy Tech Valparaiso
Campus Energy Technology Program. Students enrolled in the Energy
Technology Program learn a variety of important and innovative
technical skills of the future, including building and maintaining wind
turbines and designing and installing solar photovoltaic systems. The
program prepares students to achieve success, and we are truly thankful
for their great work.
NewAllen Alliance is this year's recipient of the Economic
Development Award. The organization works to create community and
economic development plans that will foster new investment, job
creation, and improved quality of life throughout the communities of
East Allen County, Indiana.
Lake Station Fire and Rescue is the recipient of the Public Safety
Award. This outstanding organization provides important public safety
for the community of Lake Station and beyond. For their hard work,
bravery, and charitable efforts, the firefighters, first responders,
and volunteers are to be highly commended.
Madam Speaker, I ask you and my other colleagues to join me in
commending these remarkable leaders and organizations. For their
outstanding contributions to many communities throughout Indiana and
their unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for its
residents, each recipient is worthy of the honors bestowed upon them.
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