[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 119 (Tuesday, September 28, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S9808-S9809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 POLISH DAILY NEWS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

   Ms. STABENOW. Mr. President, it is with great pride that I 
congratulate the Polish Daily News, Inc., which celebrates its 100th 
anniversary of publishing the Polish Weekly. On Saturday, October 2, 
2004 the Polish community will celebrate this milestone at the American 
Polish Cultural Center in Troy. The Polish Weekly is a wonderful 
resource for the Polish-American community, providing a wealth of 
information on local issues as well as news from Poland.
  Poles are the second largest immigrant ethnic group in Michigan. They 
have thrived in communities throughout our State and continue to 
maintain a strong connection to their rich heritage. Polish immigrants 
established

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themselves throughout Michigan in great numbers towards the end of the 
19th century. In the pursuit of a better life for themselves and their 
families, they settled in Polonias, or Polish neighborhoods. Many 
arrived in search of job opportunities in our great automotive 
industry. By 1904, Polish Americans were the largest and one of the 
most influential ethnic groups in Detroit. By 1920, they made up nearly 
one-fifth of Detroit's population. Polish people have enriched 
Michigan's culture and made metro Detroit a better place to live.
  There were many institutions important to this growing immigrant 
population including cultural organizations, churches and the Polish 
American press. The Polish Daily News has played a significant role in 
this history, devoting itself to sustaining Polish culture and language 
and connecting the immigrant community to the political, cultural and 
social life of America.
  I am delighted to have the opportunity to congratulate the Polish 
Daily News on reaching this significant 100-year milestone. 
Gratulacje!

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