[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 75 (Thursday, June 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1108]
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   IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOCIETY OF DANUBE 
                     SWABIANS OF GREATER CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 11, 1998

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the 40th anniversary 
of the Society of Danube Swabians of Greater Cleveland.
  The Society of Danube Swabians of Greater Cleveland was originally 
founded as a member organization of the Banater Club in 1958. The 
organization has grown enormously over the years. The ladies' group was 
established on July 28, 1959, and on January 30, 1960 the German 
Weekend School opened its doors. In 1966, both the German Youth Choir 
and the ``Fleitmatgruppe'', a group for young married couples, were 
created. The organization has developed manifold connections with civic 
organizations in Germany and Austria. In 1986 they celebrated the 
dedication of their new building, the Danube Swabian.
  In order to achieve the welfare and the long term goals of the 
Society of Danube Swabians of Greater Cleveland, a large number of 
dedicated men and women have worked with tireless energy since the 
founding of the organization. Because of their enormous contributions, 
the Society of Danube Swabians of Greater Cleveland has become one of 
the most active ethnic organizations of Greater Cleveland.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in congratulating the Society of 
Danube Swabians of Grater Cleveland on its 40th Anniversary.

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