Recognizing the Asian American Medical Association

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Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with sincere admiration that I recognize the Asian American Medical Association, which will host its 43rd Annual Gala on Saturday, November 9, 2019, 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.

The Asian American Medical Association has been a tremendous asset to Northwest Indiana. Its members have dedicated themselves to providing quality medical services to the residents of Northwest Indiana and have served their communities through many cultural, scholastic, 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, Dr. William J. Pierce.

Dr. William Pierce's career in the medical field has been remarkable and noteworthy. After graduating from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Dr. Pierce joined the Medical Corps of the United States Army, where he served proudly and reached the rank of captain. Subsequently, in 1973, he opened his private practice, Pierce Medical Clinic, which has been very successful and remains in operation today. During his illustrious career, Dr. Pierce has remained active in the medical community throughout Northwest Indiana, practicing at Community Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Saint Mary's Hospital, Saint Catherine's Hospital, Saint Anthony's Hospital, and Pinnacle Hospital. He also played a major role in the establishment and development of Pinnacle Hospital in Crown Point. In addition, he has served on numerous hospital and medical boards, chairing many of them. Dr. Pierce's expertise and leadership is highly respected, and he continues to go above and beyond for the healthcare community throughout the region. While his commitment to medicine and to his patients is most impressive, Dr. Pierce has also given much of his time and efforts to numerous charitable organizations in Northwest Indiana, and he has been very active in the Rotary Club for many years. For his dedication and important work, Dr. Pierce is to be commended.

Madam 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, Dr. William J. Pierce. For his outstanding and lifelong career in the medical field and his dedication to the community of Northwest Indiana, Dr. Pierce is worthy of the highest praise.

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