[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8726-8727]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS OHIO DIVISION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 6, 2004

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Polish 
American Congress, Ohio Division, as they celebrate their 55th 
anniversary--sharing their cultural gifts along a parade route lined 
with food, song and joyous celebration.
  On May 18, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, 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 framework of a democratic society.
  The goal of The Polish American Congress is to make Americans of 
Polish heritage more successful 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 all Americans of Polish 
heritage.
  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 City of Cleveland and beyond.
  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in honor and celebration 
of the leaders and members of the Polish American Congress, as they 
celebrate fifty-five years of promotion and guardianship of the 
heritage, history and culture of their beloved Polish homeland--
providing awareness and connection to every new generation born in 
America, and enriching the diverse fabric of our entire Cleveland 
community.

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