[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E967]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF AND RECOGNITION OF THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CROATIAN 
                          AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker and Colleagues, I rise today in honor and 
recognition of the 20th anniversary of the Croatian American 
Association, which was celebrated on Saturday, May 15th in Chicago, 
Illinois.
  For twenty years, the Croatian American Association, a non-partisan 
organization, has sought to bring the interests and concerns of 
Croatian Americans to the attention of Congress and the Administration. 
The Croatian American community is vibrant and strong in Cleveland, 
Chicago and throughout our nation. Croatian Americans have made 
significant contributions to all levels of culture and society and have 
made our nation a better place.
  The Croatian American Association is focused on rallying members of 
Congress to support the process of democratic development in Croatia, 
and providing education to the American people on the significance of 
supporting democracy in Croatia. For twenty years, members and leaders 
within the Association have created vital partnerships with 
Congressional and Senate leaders, with members of the press, and with 
leaders of numerous cultural and political organizations throughout the 
country.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in honor and recognition of all 
Americans of Croatian heritage, and the members of the Croatian 
American Association, as they celebrate 20 years of advancing democracy 
in Croatia. As United States citizens whose origins span the globe, we 
must work to preserve and foster bonds of friendship, support, and 
peace here at home and in the nations of our origin.

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