[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 16, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1897]
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   HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LITHUANIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 16, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 50th anniversary 
of the Lithuanian American Community, Inc. on this great day, the 12th 
of October, 2001.
  The Lithuanian American Community celebrates Lithuanian heritage and 
provides educational, cultural, and social services to its membership. 
Founded in 1951, LAC, Inc. has kept Lithuanian heritage and religious 
traditions alive in America through its network of Lithuanian Heritage 
and Language Schools, which provide classes to Lithuanian Americans of 
all ages.
  In the United States today, there are approximately 800,000 people of 
Lithuanian descent. LAC, Inc. offers a variety of services to 
Lithuanian Americans. The Human Services Council of the Lithuanian 
American Community provides legal aid, medical assistance, and other 
services to Lithuanian Americans across the country.
  This organization educates the general public about Lithuanian 
heritage and seeks to spread their rich culture. The Lithuanian 
American Community sponsors events such as folk dances, art and science 
symposiums, and theater festivals.
  The Lithuanian American Community has long remained focused on 
sharing their cultural history through events open to the public, and 
educating other citizens of their rich and deep culture. They have done 
an excellent job of supporting cultural interaction between the United 
States and Lithuania.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing the 50th anniversary of 
the Lithuanian American Community, a great organization that has 
provided support for Lithuanian Americans, and enriched Cleveland with 
the contribution of their culture and heritage.

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