[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 131 (Monday, September 19, 1994)]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE AMERICAN-POLISH CENTURY CLUB, INC., OF STERLING HEIGHTS

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 1994

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an important 
organization in my community, the American-Polish Century Club of 
Sterling Heights. MI. The American-Polish Century Club was incorporated 
in 1961, to preserve Polish culture by participating in and sponsoring 
many events, including the Polish festivals at Freedom Hill, dance 
teams and choirs. The American-Polish Century Club regularly 
participates in Sterling Heights' parades and the Hamtramck Labor Day 
parade. The club supports other organizations as well, including the 
Lion's Club and Leader Dogs for the Blind.
  The American-Polish Century Club was originally formed in Warren and 
used to meet at the Metropolitan Club. In May 1963 a committee was 
appointed to study the possibility of purchasing land and building a 
hall. They purchased the property still occupied by the club on Maple 
Lane in Sterling Heights, on August 1, 1963. The first improvement to 
the original structure took place in October 1965. The second major 
improvement took place in 1983, and enabled the hall to hold functions 
and Friday night fish frys, which are popularly attended.
  On Saturday, September 17, 1994, the American-Polish Century Club 
will celebrate further addition to their club's premises. I was 
privileged to attend the ground breaking ceremony for this wonderful 
addition in the fall of 1993. The new addition, completed in June, 
1994, will allow the hall to accommodate over 600 people. This 
represents a tremendous increase in capacity for the American-Polish 
Century Club hall which previously could hold 100 people. The 
renovations include new offices, a new kitchen, and storage space. I 
will be further privileged to attend the dedication of this newly 
expanded hall on September 17.
  It is clear that the American-Polish Century Club will need this 
extra space. The club currently has over 200 members, 40 percent of who 
are veterans of World War II. Many of these veterans split their time 
between the American-Polish Century Club and the Polish Legion of 
American Veterans Post 169. Second generation Polish Americans are 
continuing the Century Club's traditions and expanding its ranks. The 
Century Club also has a ladies auxiliary.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to the American-Polish 
Century Club, Inc. of Sterling Heights, as they increase the size of 
their home and continue the fine traditions they have established 
during their 33 years history. The club is a vital center of cultural 
life for its members and the entire community.

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