[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1333]
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       IN HONOR OF THE UNION & LEAGUE OF ROMANIAN SOCIETIES, INC.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 23, 2002

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the Union & League of Romanian Societies, Inc., on the occasion of 
their 96th Anniversary, to be celebrated in July, 2002, in Cleveland, 
Ohio,
  In 1928, two separate Romanian organizations--The Union and The 
League--unified to become The Union & League of Romanian Societies, 
Inc. The organization continues to be one of the largest Romanian 
organizations in the United States, and has maintained its rich history 
and legacy of service to others.
  For almost one hundred years, the members and leaders of the Union & 
League of Romanian Societies have offered a source of hope, faith, 
support and resources to American citizens of Romanian heritage, and 
Romanians abroad. The organization has undoubtedly been a great source 
of strength for thousands of Romanian immigrants, and fosters the 
continuity of Romania's significant cultural, religious and historic 
heritage.
  The Union & League of Romanian Societies, Inc. has an impressive 
record of assisting and supporting Romanians in their homeland. In 
1989, a Union & League Relief Fund was established to assist Romania in 
its economic and social reconstruction. In 1990, a Relief Fund was 
created with funds specifically earmarked for Romania's most vulnerable 
citizenry--its children and elderly. The Society continues to 
demonstrate support of its homeland--connecting the old world with the 
new--and never forgetting the sacrifices of ancestors who journeyed 
before them.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of the Union & 
League of Romanian Societies, Inc., based here in Cleveland. Americans 
of Romanian descent have bestowed their professional talents, sense of 
community, and tradition and culture, within every facet of American 
society. Moreover, thousands of Americans of Romanian descent have made 
the ultimate sacrifice--giving their lives to protect the freedoms in 
their new American homeland, beginning with the Civil War. I stand in 
honor of the significant and noteworthy contributions and sacrifices 
that members of the Romanian community have made here in Cleveland, and 
across the nation.

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