[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 109 (Tuesday, September 14, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9223-S9224]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. LAUTENBERG (for himself and Mr. Corzine):
  S. 2800. A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a 
Federal charter to the Pulaski Cadets, Ltd; to the Committee on the 
Judiciary.
  Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I rise today to introduce a bill to 
create a Federal charter for the Pulaski Cadets, Ltd. The purpose of 
this organization is to perpetuate the history of General Kazimierz 
Pulaski and military personnel of Polish origin with other nationals 
who served with the Continental Army of America in the Revolutionary 
War. Leaders of the Pulaski Cadets work hard devoting time and energy 
to the memory of a military hero, General Pulaski.
  It is fitting that the Pulaski Cadets should be granted a Federal 
charter to show the appreciation and respect Congress maintains for 
this organization and the values espoused by its members. I am proud to 
stand before the Senate and proclaim my admiration for this group and 
the many soldiers and leaders of Polish origin who have made our 
country great and continue to protect Americans at home and abroad. 
Their contribution has been recognized by many in New Jersey, including 
Mayor Joe Vas, of Perth Amboy, who has been a key supporter in their 
quest for a charter.
  I believe it is vital to study and emulate those leaders who came 
before us, particularly those who left such an impressive mark on our 
country's behalf. As such, I ask the United States Senate to support a 
Federal Charter for the Pulaski Cadets.
  I ask unanimous consent that the full text of the bill be printed in 
the Record.
  There being no objection, the bill was ordered to be printed in the 
Record, as follows:

                                S. 2800

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. CHARTER FOR PULASKI CADETS, LTD.

       Part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code, is 
     amended--
       (1) by striking the following:

                   ``CHAPTER 2501--[RESERVED]''; and

       (2) by inserting the following:

                  ``CHAPTER 2501--PULASKI CADETS, LTD.

``Sec.
``250101. Organization.
``250102. Purposes.
``250103. Membership.
``250104. Governing body.
``250105. Powers.
``250106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
``250107. Restrictions.
``250108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
``250109. Principal office.
``250110. Records and inspection.
``250111. Service of process.
``250112. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
``250113. Annual report.

     ``Sec. 250101. Organization

       ``(a) Federal Charter.--The Pulaski Cadets, Ltd. (in this 
     chapter, the `corporation'), incorporated in New York, is a 
     federally chartered corporation.
       ``(b) Expiration of Charter.--If the corporation does not 
     comply with any provision of this chapter, the charter 
     granted by this chapter expires.

     ``Sec. 250102. Purposes

       ``The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the 
     articles of incorporation and include--
       ``(1) to perpetuate the history of General Kazimierz 
     Pulaski and military personnel of Polish origin with other 
     nationals who served with the Continental Army of America in 
     the war of our Independence;
       ``(2) to promote Americanism, patriotism, and establish a 
     military unit to encourage willingness to serve and defend 
     these United States of America; and
       ``(3) to maintain a nonbiased military and social structure 
     to assist and prepare all members eligible for basic military 
     training for the purpose of enlisting in all branches and 
     components of the United States Military Services.

     ``Sec. 250103. Membership

       ``Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the 
     rights and privileges of membership are as provided in the 
     bylaws.

     ``Sec. 250104. Governing body

       ``(a) Board of Directors.--The board of directors and the 
     responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles 
     of incorporation.
       ``(b) Officers.--The officers and the election of officers 
     are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

     ``Sec. 250105. Powers

       ``The corporation shall have only the powers provided in 
     its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State 
     in which it is incorporated.

     ``Sec. 250106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and 
       badges

       ``The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names 
     `Pulaski Cadets, Ltd.' and `Pulaski Cadets' and any seals, 
     emblems, and badges relating thereto that the corporation 
     adopts.

     ``Sec. 250107. Restrictions

       ``(a) Stock and Dividends.--The corporation may not issue 
     stock or declare or pay a dividend.
       ``(b) Political Activities.--The corporation or a director 
     or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or 
     participate in any political activity or in any manner 
     attempt to influence legislation.
       ``(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.--The income or 
     assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or 
     be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the 
     life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection 
     does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an 
     officer or member in an amount approved by the board of 
     directors.
       ``(d) Loans.--The corporation may not make any loan to a 
     director, officer, or employee.
       ``(e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization.--The 
     corporation may not claim congressional approval or the 
     authority of the United States Government for any of its 
     activities.

     ``Sec. 250108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

       ``The corporation shall maintain its status as an 
     organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue 
     Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

     ``Sec. 250109. Principal office

       ``The principal office of the corporation shall be in the 
     State of New Jersey, or another place decided by the board of 
     directors.

     ``Sec. 250110. Records and inspection

       ``(a) Records.--The corporation shall keep--
       ``(1) correct and complete books and records of account;
       ``(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of 
     directors, and committees having any of the authority of its 
     board of directors; and
       ``(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and 
     addresses of its members entitled to vote.
       ``(b) Inspection.--A member entitled to vote, or an agent 
     or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the 
     corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

     ``Sec. 250111. Service of process

       ``The corporation shall comply with the law on service of 
     process of each State in

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     which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries 
     on activities.

     ``Sec. 250112. Liability for acts of officers and agents

       ``The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers 
     and agents acting within the scope of their authority.

     ``Sec. 250113. Annual report

       ``The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress 
     on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal 
     year. The report shall be submitted at the same time as the 
     report of the audit required by section 10101 of this title. 
     The report shall not be printed as a public document.''.

     SEC. 2. CLERICAL AMENDMENT.

       The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II of 
     title 36, United States Code, is amended by striking the item 
     relating to chapter 2501 and inserting the following new 
     item:

``2501. Pulaski Cadets, Ltd...................................250101''.
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