[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 72 (Thursday, May 2, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
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     HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2019

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 75th 
anniversary of the Polish American Congress. I am pleased to recognize 
such an esteemed organization that has enriched the cultural landscape 
of our nation and strengthened America's friendship with Poland. I am 
proud to have worked closely for many years with Polish American 
Congress President Frank Spula in Chicago.
   Established near the end of World War II, the Polish American 
Congress gave voice to the shared Polish-American interest in a free 
Poland and in defeating the Axis powers. After World War II ended, the 
organization played a leading role in international efforts to secure a 
prosperous and independent post-war Poland. During the Cold War, the 
organization engaged in further work to bolster relations between our 
two countries, through pushing for American recognition of the Polish 
western border, securing support for Radio Free Europe, and advocating 
on behalf of Polish immigrants.
   Today, the Polish American Congress stands as a federation of over 
3,000 Polish American organizations including veteran, cultural, 
professional, religious, and social associations, and represents over 
10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Throughout its rich 
history, the Polish American Congress has been highly successful in 
ensuring strong economic cooperation and promoting civic, educational, 
and cultural programs to further artistic and intellectual exchanges.
   Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
Polish American Congress on its 75th anniversary. Chicagoland is 
fortunate to have the most robust Polish-American community in our 
nation. I am proud to be a Polish-American and to represent so many 
others in my district. I have witnessed firsthand the exceptional 
contributions of the Polish American Congress. I know this organization 
will continue its important work for many years into the future.

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