[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 15, 1994)]
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      SAINT CECILIA CHOIR HONORED ON OCCASION OF 90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 15, 1994

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring to the attention of 
my colleagues an important event which will take place on April 10 in 
Long Island City, NY.
  That date marks the 90th anniversary of the Saint Cecilia Choir of 
St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Since 1904, the Saint Cecilia Choir has 
been touching the hearts and souls of all who attend St. Stanislaus 
Kostka Church. Their beautiful rendition of the music liturgy for high 
mass every Sunday from September to June will never be forgotten by 
those fortunate enough to have heard it.
  Fortunately, the Saint Cecilia Choir brings its gifts to hundreds of 
thousands of other listeners by performing at numerous religious and 
secular functions throughout the city of New York. Over the years, 
these special events have included participating in the services at St. 
Parick's Cathedral which precede the start of the annual Pulaski Day 
parade; performing for the 1979 visit of Pope John Paul II to Shea 
Stadium in Queens; numerous radio and television appearances; a command 
performance in 1991 for President and Mrs. Lech Walesa during their 
visit to the United States; three appearances at the Polish Consulate 
in New York City; the release of four record albums; and much, much 
more.
  Through their efforts, the Saint Cecilia Choir has done a great deal 
to preserve and promote its Polish-American heritage through song. The 
choir is comprised of nearly 50 active members who give so much of 
their free time for this noble purpose.
  Because of their tremendous success over the past 90 years, I hope 
that my colleagues will join me in congratulating the Saint Cecilia 
Choir on the occasion of their wonderful anniversary, and wishing them 
another 190 years of service to their community.

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