[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17819-17820]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF THE POLONIA FOUNDATION OF OHIO, INC. AND 
                   THE ANNUAL PULASKI DAY OBSERVANCE

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
the Polonia Foundation of Ohio as they unite the community in 
remembrance and celebration of General Casimir Pulaski, for his legacy 
of courage and selfless dedication to the people of Poland and the 
people of the United States of America.
  Born on March 4, 1747 in Warzka, Poland, General Pulaski achieved 
great military success in Poland with his focused leadership and 
brilliant strategies in fighting the Russian domination of Poland. By 
1777, General Pulaski had become one of the most renowned cavalrymen in 
Europe. While in Paris that year, he was actively recruited by Benjamin 
Franklin to assist in the American quest for liberation.
  Sympathetic to the American cause, General Pulaski sailed to America 
and was made head of the newly formed American cavalry during the 
Revolutionary War. General Pulaski's deep level of commitment to the 
American cause was framed by energy and style. He reportedly wore a 
plumed hat, flashing saber, and an elaborate uniform, and spent his own 
money to feed and equip his troops. General Pulaski was involved in 
many significant battles during the Revolution. His ultimate stand took 
place in Savannah, Georgia in October 1779, where he led a valiant 
charge against British artillery. General Pulaski was shot and died a 
few days later.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of General Casimir Pulaski, who made the ultimate sacrifice in his 
valiant fight to secure the ideals of

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the American Revolution. An American hero, General Pulaski's life and 
legacy serves as a significant reminder of the vital contributions and 
great achievements by Polish immigrants within our Cleveland community, 
and throughout America.

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