[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 18688-18689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



        THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLEVELAND POLKA ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 3, 2001

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 25th Anniversary 
of the Cleveland Polka Association, a long-standing organization in the 
Cleveland community that has

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brought happiness and fine music to thousands in the Northeastern Ohio 
area.
  As long-time polka all-star Frankie Yanovic put it, Cleveland is a 
polka town! Originating in 1976, the Cleveland Polka Association has 
long been dedicated to preserving the polka heritage, and promoting 
interest in polka events. The CSA has been working diligently to 
establish close friendships among all those who have a great interest 
in polka music and dance.
  The Cleveland-style polka has its roots in Slovenian folk music, but 
American musicians have given the polka a style that people of all 
backgrounds can enjoy. The Cleveland Polka Association devotes their 
time and energy to upholding great polka lessons, such as ``If you 
can't do the Polka, don't Marry my Daughter'', and ``In Heaven there is 
no Beer.'' They will never really answer the question ``Who stole the 
Kishka?''
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring and recognizing the Cleveland 
Polka Association on their distinguished 25th Anniversary celebration. 
The polka music will be heard long and far as the CSA celebrates to the 
melodious tunes into the night.

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