[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 56 (Friday, March 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E712]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN HUNGARIAN FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 29, 2007

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the American 
Hungarian Federation of Cleveland, and Mr. John Juhasz, for their many 
years of service to the Hungarian-American community.
  The Federation, since its founding in 1906, has been a symbol of the 
strong relationship between America and Hungary, a relationship that 
has existed since the birth of the American nation. Before former 
Hussar Officer Colonel Commandant Mihaly Kovats died fighting for a 
free America in the Battle of Charleston, South Carolina in 1779, he 
sent a letter to Benjamin Franklin with the words: ``Fidelissimus ad 
Mortem'', which means Faithful Unto Death. This expression has become 
the motto of this great organization.
  For more than one hundred years the American Hungarian Federation has 
worked to unite and to support Americans of Hungarian origin in the 
United States, regardless of political, religious, or other 
affiliation. It has also been a strong supporter of freedom both at 
home and abroad. They played an integral role in providing aid for a 
Hungarian people in need after World War II, as well as efforts to aid 
refugees of The Revolution of 1956.
  Under the faithful stewardship of President John Juhasz, The American 
Hungarian Federation continues to fulfill their mission by advocating 
for Hungarian causes and providing information to second and third 
generation Hungarian Americans. Additionally, the Federation sets an 
example for all Americans, who have a love for their heritage and a 
desire to help their people.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honoring John Juhasz 
and the American Hungarian Federation of Cleveland for their 
contribution to the rich cultural heritage of Northeast Ohio. May the 
Hungarian community continue to thrive under their leadership.

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