[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 134 (Thursday, September 22, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 THE ALLIANCE OF POLES OF AMERICA HOSTS ITS 38TH QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION

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                          HON. MARTIN R. HOKE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 1994

  Mr. HOKE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the members of the 
Alliance of Poles of America and commemorate the 38th Annual 
Quadrennial Convention held on September 3-5, 1994 at the Alliance of 
Poles of America Auditorium in Cleveland, OH.
  The Alliance of Poles represents a strong union of Poles, Americans 
of Polish descent, brethren of Slavic heritage, and individuals whose 
ancestry is traceable prior to the partition of Poland. Established in 
1895, the organization seeks to uphold Polish ethnicity among its 
members as well as assist those who are unfamiliar with American laws, 
culture, and traditions.
  The members of the Alliance of Poles receive financial support 
through the organization's Federal credit union. The alliance maintains 
a scholarship program, offers Polish and English language classes, 
sponsors educational seminars and promotes recreational and social 
activities for its members.
  In addition to contributing to the well-being of its members, the 
Alliance of Poles actively supports several charitable organizations, 
including veterans groups, blind children in Poland, churches, and 
civic groups throughout Greater Cleveland.
  I am proud to commend the Alliance of Poles of America's 38th 
Quadrennial Convention in honor of its continued success in offering 
fraternal benefits to its ethnically cohesive membership and 
maintaining the great Polish traditions.

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