[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
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                TRIBUTE TO THE POLISH FALCONS, NEST 725

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                         HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
Milwaukee-based Nest 725 of the Polish Falcons of America, as they 
celebrate their 82nd anniversary with a banquet dedicated to the 
Mystical Rose, Our Lady of Czestochowa, on Sunday, April 19, 1998.
  A nationwide fraternal organization, the Polish Falcons are dedicated 
to the physical fitness of youth. By offering classes in tumbling, 
dance (traditional Polish, modern, and tap), aerobics, track and field, 
basketball, volleyball, and soccer, the Polish Falcons provide a varied 
program for all skills levels and ages. The group believes in a strong 
mind and a strong body.
  Organized in Milwaukee of December 10, 1916, Nest 725 members have 
participated in numerous national and district athletic competitions, 
gaining the National All Around Championships in 1984, 1988 and 1992. 
Furthermore, Nest 725 was crowned National Gymnastics Champions in 1984 
and the Adult Dance Class achieved the National Championship in both 
1986 and 1994.
  To the adult leaders of the Polish Falcons, Nest 725, I commend you 
on your fine example of providing structured athletic guidance for 
today's youth, while maintaining an all-important tie to our proud 
Polish history and traditions. And to all the members, best wishes for 
the future and Sto Lat!

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