[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19087]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           IN HONOR OF THE POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN VETERANS

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 15, 2008

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Polish 
Legion of American Veterans (PLAV) on the occasion of their 39th 
Biennial National Convention and in recognition of their dedication to 
veterans' issues and to the community. I am proud to be an honorary 
member of the Polish Legion of American Veterans and of the leadership 
of the National Commander, Ernest Stetz.
  PLAV, founded in 1920, is comprised of American veterans of Polish 
descent who actively engage in the community through education, 
charitable and civic activities. In addition to civic engagement, 
founding PLAV members worked for an independent Poland, in congruence 
with President Woodrow Wilson's ``Fourteen Points.'' President Ronald 
Reagan signed an Act of Congress, P.L. 98-372, on July 23, 1984, 
granting the Polish Legion of America a Federal Charter. There are over 
five posts in my congressional district which host events and volunteer 
within the community, with dozens more around the country.
  The members of PLAV work collectively to ensure that all those who 
served our country are provided with benefits and work with Congress to 
support legislation necessary to ensuring that veterans receive these 
benefits. This year's National Convention features Robert Kupiecki, 
Ambassador and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the Polish 
Legion of American Veterans and in recognition of their outstanding 
community service and dedication to our Nation's veterans. Their 
involvement in the community is invaluable; may their work in the 
community serve as an example for us all.

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