E284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 25, 2003 just educate students about saving money, the ear the Gold Award, a Scout must complete his tenure at WWCA, Tom developed a four CP Federal Credit Union takes it a step further five requirements, all of which promote com- station network to expand an existing live and provides students the means to do so. munity service, personal and spiritual growth, radio show named ‘‘Third Tuesday’’, which The impact of this program on the lives of positive values, and leadership skills. The re- aired with a live audience, orchestra, and no- young people in Jackson is immeasurable. quirements include: (1) Earning four interest table guests, for two years. More schools have committed to teaching per- project patches, each of which requires seven Mr. Speaker, station managers in Northwest sonal finance in their classrooms than ever activities that center on skill building, tech- Indiana recognized the talent that Tom pos- before; 674 presentations were given during nology, service projects, and career explo- sessed for broadcasting in radio and, because the 2001–2002 school year and 15,000 stu- ration; (2) earning the Career Exploration Pin, of this strong background, provided him an op- dents were reached. Due to the efforts of which involves researching careers, writing re- portunity to pursue a television career in 1967. these good people and others around the sumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) He served as the play-by-play announcer for state, Michigan rates No. 1 out of all the earning the senior Girl Scout Leadership the regional telecast of the Indiana State High States where credit unions are working with Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours School Basketball Tourney for six years. Dur- youth. Michigan also tops the list in the num- of work using leadership skills; (4) designing a ing his work for the Senior Little League World ber of presentations given nearly half of which self-development plan that requires assess- Series, Tom was given the opportunity to were given by the CP Federal Credit Union. ment of ability to interact with others and broadcast games that were featured in Dela- I commend John Crist and all the employ- prioritize values, participation for a minimum of ware, California, Aruba, and Taiwan, as well ees of the CP Federal Credit Union for their 15 hours in a community service project, and as locally. He also worked as the play-by-play commitment to youth and their efforts to pre- development of a plan to promote girl scout- announcer for the Indiana All-Star football pare our students for the future. I hope that ing; and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours game in 1982. you will all join me in congratulating them for planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold In search of a new challenge, Tom joined earning the 2002 National Desjardins Youth Award project that has a positive lasting im- the staff at Indiana University Northwest in Financial Education Award. pact on the community. Gary as the Director of Community Relations and development in 1984. He was eventually f For her Gold Award project, Elizabeth taught science classes to younger children. named the Director of Alumni Relations, a po- TRIBUTE TO MR. AND MRS. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in sition he successfully held for sixteen years. HUTCHINS commending Elizabeth Raine for her accom- During that time, Tom was quickly asked to re- plishments with the Girl Scouts of America turn to the broadcasting business. He worked HON. DONALD M. PAYNE and for her efforts put forth in achieving the part time at WWJY–FM in Crown Point, and later tackled the additional responsibility of co- OF NEW JERSEY highest distinction of the Gold Award. anchor of a new television news hour at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f WYIN. Tom recalls an extensive period of time Tuesday, February 25, 2003 TRIBUTE TO TOM HIGGINS where he would work the morning shift at Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to WWJY, direct the Alumni Affairs office during recognize Winnie Hollis Hutchins and John HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the workday, and co-host the Indiana Nightly Lee Hutchins on the occasion of their 50th OF INDIANA Report each day. It is this work ethic and dedi- wedding anniversary. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cation on which the people of Northwest Indi- Married on March 18, 1953 in Newark, New ana pride themselves, and it allowed Tom to Tuesday, February 25, 2003 Jersey, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins have made achieve the success that he has enjoyed. New Jersey their home. During their marriage Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with Mr. Speaker, at this time I ask that you and they have striven to promote strong ideals of great sincerity and enthusiasm that I wish to my other distinguished colleagues join me in family, education, and community service to congratulate a distinguished member of the honoring and congratulating Mr. Tom Higgins their five daughters, seven grandchildren, and First Congressional District of Indiana. Mr. for an outstanding career, not only in broad- four great-grandchildren. Tom Higgins has been a fixture of the North- cast journalism, but in service to his commu- Through both their church and independent west Indiana community since his radio career nity. Tom’s leadership and passion for his ca- community activism, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins began in 1955. The Communicators of North- reer are to be commended, and his profes- have devoted time to strengthening our com- west Indiana will deservedly honor him on sional absence from the Northwest Indiana munity and to enriching the lives of all of those Thursday, February 20, 2003 as a salute to community will surely be missed. with whom they have come into contact. As his dedicated service, and to congratulate him f on his retirement. Proceeds from the event will they gather on March 14, 2003, to celebrate HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS benefit the Scholarship Fund of the Commu- this wonderful occasion with family and OF LUTHERAN SCHOOLS friends, they set an example to those around nicators of Northwest Indiana. them to the wonderful gifts that life has to Mr. Speaker, Tom Higgins carried a passion offer. for broadcasting throughout his educational HON. DOUG BEREUTER OF NEBRASKA Mr. Speaker, I am sure that my colleagues career at Indiana University, where he earned IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES here in the U.S. House of Representatives join a degree in Radio Journalism in 1955. During me today as I congratulate Mr. and Mrs. this tine in Bloomington, Tom worked at WFIU Tuesday, February 25, 2003 Hutchins on this joyous occasion and wish as a news and scriptwriter, on-air personality, Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, as a grad- them health and happiness as they continue and news director. He also found an outlet for uate of a Lutheran elementary school and an their journey together. his talents at WTTS, where he hosted a week- individual well-acquainted with the many first- f ly program. It was at Indiana University where rate Lutheran educational institutions in his Tom began to pursue his interest in radio and congressional district, today this Member intro- RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH RAINE television journalism, and he was able to hone duced a resolution congratulating Lutheran and perfect his talents while at this prestigious schools, students, parents, teachers, adminis- HON. SAM GRAVES university. trators, and congregations across the nation OF MISSOURI After graduating from Indiana University, for their ongoing contributions to education. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tom began his broadcasting career at WLOI This Member is proud of the Lutheran radio station in LaPorte, Indiana. After a tour schools in the First Congressional District of Tuesday, February 25, 2003 in the military, he returned to Northwest Indi- Nebraska and those throughout the nation Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ana in 1957 and began working at WWCA in which deliver high-quality educational opportu- to recognize Elizabeth Raine, a very special Gary. Tom not only blessed the citizens of nities and challenge students to reach their full young woman who has exemplified the finest Gary with his talents, but he also worked part academic and spiritual potential. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- time at WAKE in Valparaiso, Indiana, eventu- Not only are Lutheran schools known for ing an active part in the Girl Scouts of Amer- ally calling football games for Valparaiso Uni- their academic quality, but for their ability to ica, Troop 1444, and in earning the most pres- versity. He later returned full time to WWCA, aid moral development. These institutions pro- tigious honor of the Gold Award. where he used his talents in various positions, vide spiritual guidance to students, instilling The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest including announcer, air personality, producer, fundamental values that are crucial to per- achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To and station manager, until July 1983. During sonal development. Through their education, VerDate Dec 13 2002 04:56 Feb 26, 2003 Jkt 019060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A25FE8.033 E25PT1.