[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 30 (Tuesday, March 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
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                  TRIBUTE TO THE POLISH SINGING CIRCLE

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                            HON. JACK QUINN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 1997

  Mr. QUINN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Polish Singing 
Circle on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary.
  Founded in September of 1897, the Polish Singing Circle was created 
to promote American and Polish culture through song. Throughout its 100 
year history, the Polish Singing Circle has continued to exhibit a 
strong and dedicated commitment to the Polish community, the city of 
Buffalo, and to the spirit of community service and volunteerism that 
has always been the hallmark of our western New York community.
  The Polish Singing Circle has helped raise funds for charitable 
organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Immaculate Heart of 
Mary Orphanage, and the Villa Maria Academy.
  The commitment of service exhibited by this historic group has also 
been expressed through military service, as many members defended our 
Nation during times of war. And, in a great show of patriotism, members 
of the America Polish Singing Circle came home from war and dedicated 
their time to performing for the injured veterans hospitalized in the 
VA Medical Center. This unselfish gesture truly highlights the Polish 
Singing Circle's exceptional 100 year history.
  Mr. Speaker, today I would like to join with the group's members, and 
indeed, our entire western New York community, to honor the Polish 
Singing Circle on the occasion of its 100 anniversary. On behalf of the 
30th Congressional District of New York, please accept my personal best 
wishes for another hundred.

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