[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 125 (Thursday, September 23, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1944]
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                PULASKI DAY TRIBUTE TO POLISH-AMERICANS

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 1999

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, as the Polish American Club of Lake Worth, 
Florida is preparing to celebrate Pulaski Day on October 1st, 2nd, and 
3rd, I rise today to pay tribute not only to Casimir Pulaski but to all 
men and women of Polish descent who have helped to make this Nation the 
greatest in the world.
  Casimir Pulaski was an energetic and fiery soldier who, in July 1777, 
came to America to offer his services in the Revolutionary War. As a 
cavalry general he fought courageously and won distinction in several 
campaigns.
  Pulaski was to the American Revolution what Patton was to World War 
II. Though he was mortally wounded in the Battle of Savannah, he left 
behind a cavalry unit that earned him the title ``Father of the 
American Cavalry.''
  Casimir Pulaski knew that freedom isn't free and that America is a 
great nation because it provides an opportunity for every person 
regardless of ethnicity.
  So Mr. Speaker, once again, I wish to pay tribute to all Polish-
Americans as we prepare to celebrate Pulaski Day.

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