[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24301]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



IN HONOR OF THE POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS, OHIO DIVISION, IN CELEBRATION 
                       OF THEIR 5OTH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 6, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Polish 
American Congress, Ohio Division, as they celebrate their 50th 
anniversary.
  On May 18, 1949, the Ohio division of The Polish American Congress 
was founded. The Polish American Congress is composed of individuals of 
Polish ancestry as well as Polish organizations. The group serves as a 
unifying force for both Polish Americans and Polish citizens living in 
America. Taking a positive stand on issues concerning the people of 
Poland, the group strives to attain a free market economy within the 
frame work of a democratic society.
  The goal of the Polish American Congress is to make Americans of 
Polish heritage more effective U.S citizens by encouraging them to 
assume the responsibilities of citizenship. In addition, the group 
supports fraternal, professional, religious, and civic associations 
dedicated to the improvement of the status of Polish Americans.
  It is evident that The Polish American Congress has played a crucial 
role in the Polish Community, and in its many years of service has been 
an invaluable contribution to the Cleveland Community.

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