[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 76 (Tuesday, May 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E972-E973]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF ALL SAINTS CATHEDRAL PARISH OF THE 
             POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH OF CHICAGO, IL

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                     HON. MICHAEL PATRICK FLANAGAN

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 9, 1995
  Mr. FLANAGAN. Mr. Speaker, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of 
the founding of All Saints Cathedral Parish of the Polish National 
Catholic Church of Chicago, IL, we in Congress salute its pastor, the 
Right Reverend Robert M. Nemkovich, the clergy and parishioner on this 
special occasion.
  One hundred years ago, through the leadership of Bishop Anthony 
Kozlowski and a large 
[[Page E973]] group of Polish immigrants, All Saints Cathedral Parish 
was organized. The cathedral parish has been a force for good in the 
Chicagoland area, the State of Illinois and throughout our great 
country for 10 decades. The Polish-American parishioners and their 
ancestors have made significant contributions to the cultural, 
economic, educational and civic growth of out Nation.
  The ancestors of the cathedral's parishioners fled Poland for want of 
a better life here in America. They brought with them their cherished 
national customs, their love of closely-knit family life, and their 
love for their adopted country, the United States of America.
  May 21, 1995, is hereby especially noted as All Saints Cathedral 
Parish Centennial Day. The Centennial Mass of Praise and Thanksgiving, 
celebrated this day, will commence a year-long celebration. We in 
Congress acknowledge the accomplishments of the past and extend best 
wishes for the future as you strive to serve the spiritual needs of so 
many individuals. We urge all to join with the members of All Saints 
Cathedral in the observance of this memorable and happy occasion.


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