[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 287 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 287

To designate both the month of August 1994 and the month of August 1995 
            as ``National Slovak American Heritage Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 4, 1993

 Mr. Holden (for himself and Mr. Gekas) introduced the following joint 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and 
                             Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
To designate both the month of August 1994 and the month of August 1995 
            as ``National Slovak American Heritage Month''.

Whereas Stefan Parmenius Stitnicky, a Slovak chronologist and author of the poem 
        ``De Navigatione'', came to the New World as a member of Sir Humphrey 
        Gilbert's expedition in 1583;
Whereas Jan Boda, Stefan Mada, and other Slovaks were among the first settlers 
        of Jamestown, Virginia in 1609;
Whereas Slovak immigrants came to North America in great numbers seeking 
        religious, economic, and political freedom and, since the birth of this 
        Nation, have labored diligently for the betterment of America;
Whereas the history of the Slovak people in the United States reflects a hard-
        working and honorable presence for over 200 years and includes service 
        in all of the Nation's wars, including the American Revolution;
Whereas Slovak-Americans, who comprise the second largest Slav ethnic group in 
        America, have distinguished themselves by contributing to the 
        development of the sciences, arts, literature, government, military 
        service, athletics, and education in the United States; and
Whereas in 1993 and 1994, Slovak-Americans celebrate the independence of 
        Slovakia and the centennials of Slovak churches, newspapers, and 
        fraternal organizations in the United States and, in doing so, proudly 
        proclaim their pride in being Americans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the months of August 1994 
and August 1995 are each designated as ``National Slovak American 
Heritage Month''. The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe 
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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