[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN POLISH VETERANS, INC.

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 1994

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
American Polish Veterans, Inc., and to congratulate them on their 50th 
anniversary. The organization was established in April of 1944 by 
Polish Americans returning early from World War II. The main goal of 
the organization was to assist the American Polish veterans in 
adjusting to civilian life after the war. Walter Sapinski was the first 
commander in the men's section and Clara Wozniak was president in the 
woman's section.
  The organization was designed to help Polish American veterans obtain 
employment and to visit their sick and disabled friends at their homes 
and hospitals. In order to raise funds, they worked diligently to 
organize social affairs and fund raisers. These funds were used to help 
pay death allowances to the families of deceased members, to offer 
financial assistance to the needy post members, and to sponsor bowling 
and softball teams, as well as the Boy and Girl Scouts. These are just 
some of the worthy causes to which the organization has contributed.
  The Polish American Veterans, Inc. is an organization committed to 
helping those in need. In August of 1953, the Ladies Auxiliary began 
making cancer kits for distribution in a local hospital. At the same 
time, they conducted a drive for old and used eyeglasses which they 
donated to institutions for the visually impaired.
  The Polish American Veterans, Inc. continues in their efforts to 
support their community by offering their services at various community 
patriotic functions in Bayonne. They also demonstrate their support of 
the educational system by sponsoring an essay contest on patriotic 
themes for the students of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School.
  I am proud to have such an organization in my district. The members 
of the Polish American Veterans,. Inc. obviously understand the 
importance of helping those in need. They are kind, generous and caring 
individuals.
  On Sunday, October 9, the organization will celebrate their golden 
anniversary by holding a dinner dance. I hope their celebration is full 
of job and happiness. Furthermore, I wish them continued success in 
their humanitarian endeavors.

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