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The African American musicians, performers and other artists who call Northwest Indiana home recently took center stage at the U.S. House as Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, celebrated their accomplishments as part of Black History Month.
The two-term lawmaker representing Lake, Porter and northwest LaPorte counties told his congressional colleagues, and the nation, he has "great respect and sincere admiration" for the many "noteworthy and inspiring arts-based organizations" in Indiana's 1st District.
On Wednesday, February 14, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan read his Black History Month statement into the Congressional Record on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
A video of the remarks is available at https://bit.ly/3SVlRdD, and the text of the remarks as prepared for delivery is below.
U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-1st, visited with representatives from Porter-Starke Services, a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in Northwest Indiana, on Feb. 2 to discuss the organization’s new Crisis Center located at 2301 Cumberland Drive, Valparaiso.
“I am grateful for how the Porter Starke Services Crisis Center in Valparaiso builds upon our efforts in Northwest Indiana to invest in mental health services that address the needs of those impacted by substance use disorders,” Mrvan said.
Valparaiso University hosted a presentation upon receiving $1 million in federal funding at LeBien Hall on Monday, February 12. The funding comes from federal appropriations secured by Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, United States Representative for the First Congressional District of Indiana.
The university will utilize these funds for its College of Nursing and Health Professions. Valparaiso University President José D. Padilla, J.D., illustrates the ways they plan to invest and benefit the college.
U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, and Valparaiso University touted $1 million in federal funding secured for the university nursing program to go towards updating its simulation labs.
During a press conference on Monday, Valparaiso University President Jose Padilla noted the current demand for healthcare professionals and the shortage of nurses in the state and throughout the country.
U.S. Representative Frank J. Mrvan held a press conference at Valparaiso University’s LeBien Hall on Monday, February 12, 2024 regarding $1 million in federal funding he helped secure for the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
“Congratulations to Valparaiso University for your dedicated efforts to secure this federal funding award to modernize the Skills Lab and Simulation Center,” Representative Mrvan said. “I appreciate your commitment to prepare students with knowledge and skills to obtain vital careers in the healthcare profession.”
Rep. Frank Mrvan recently visited with Porter-Starke Services representatives to discuss the new crisis center in Valparaiso.
Porter-Starke Services is a Community Mental Health Center in Northwest Indiana. The nonprofit organized the crisis center.
The crisis center offers short-term (up to 24 hours) care for people experiencing a mental health emergency. The center is designed to help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits. It also provides a place where law enforcement can get help for individuals in a mental health crisis.
In Valparaiso, Congressman Frank J. Mrvan visited with representatives from Porter-Starke Services, a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center in Northwest Indiana, this past Friday to discuss the organization’s new Crisis Center on Cumberland Drive. A news release said the center offers short-term, up to 24 hours, observation and care and is designed to help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and provide a place where law enforcement can go to get help for individuals in a mental health crisis.
Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (D IN-01) visited with representatives from Porter-Starke Services, a not-for-profit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in Northwest Indiana, this past Friday to discuss the organization’s new Crisis Center located at 2301 Cumberland Drive in Valparaiso.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan read his Black History Month statement into the Congressional Record on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.