[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 139 (Friday, September 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1741]
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   FELICIAN SISTERS HONORED AS 1995 ``POLISH AMERICANS OF THE YEAR''

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA
                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 1995
  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Felician 
Order of Sisters who have been named ``Polish Americans of the Year'' 
by The Milwaukee Society, an affiliate of the Polish National Alliance.
  In 1855, the Felician Order was established in Poland by Mary Angela 
Truszkowska. Nineteen years later, in 1874, five Felician Sisters came 
to the United States and opened a parochial school in Polonia, WI. As 
time went on and their numbers increased, they also established 
orphanages, homes for the elderly, hospitals, and day care centers, in 
addition to teaching. Today, St. Francis Hospital, Villa St. Francis, 
the Terrace at St. Francis, and St. Joseph Day Care Center for Children 
are all examples of their continued ministry on Milwaukee's South Side.
  When I attended St. Helen's Grade School, the Felicians staffed the 
facility and I know full well of their dedication and impact on 
educating young minds. I warmly remember the discipline and 
understanding and warmth--although for some reason, I remember the 
discipline the most! I wonder why?
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the Felician Sisters' 
remarkable contribution to the citizens of Milwaukee, WI, and to the 
United States. They are a shining example of the commitment and 
dedication which is representative of Polish immigrants throughout our 
nation's history.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer best wishes and congratulations to the Felician 
Sisters as this year's Milwaukee Society's ``Polish Americans of the 
Year.''


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