[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 14, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E182]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE KNIGHTS OF LITHUANIA COUNCIL 143 AND THE 100TH 
                 ANNIVERSARY OF LITHUANIA INDEPENDENCE

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 14, 2018

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Knights of 
Lithuania Council 143 as they celebrate the 100th Anniversary of 
Lithuania's independence. The Knights of Lithuania is an organization 
of Roman Catholic men and women of Lithuanian ancestry located in 
Pittston, Pennsylvania.
  Organized on April 27, 1913, the Knights of Lithuania was originally 
established as a youth organization. Its mission was to unite young 
Lithuanians living in the United States, preserve Lithuanian culture, 
and restore freedom to Lithuania, which, at the time, was divided 
between Russia and Germany.
  In more recent times, it has become a family organization. St. 
Casimir, patron saint of Lithuania's youth, is honored as the 
organization's patron. ``For God and Country,'' is the motto of Knights 
of Lithuania, and its members keep an appreciation of the Lithuanian 
language and culture alive, while also stressing the importance of 
Roman Catholic beliefs.
  It is an honor to recognize the Knights of Lithuania as they 
celebrate 100 years of Lithuanian independence. I am grateful for their 
work preserving Lithuanian traditions for the citizens of the Greater 
Pittston. I wish their membership all the best as they continue their 
important mission.

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