[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2037]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN-CROATIAN LODGE, INC.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 25, 2010

  Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
members of the American-Croatian Lodge, located in Eastlake, Ohio, as 
they celebrate their 25th anniversary. The American-Croatian Lodge, 
Inc. serves as a connector that binds Croatian Americans to their 
faith, heritage and history.
  The Croatian Lodge, Inc. was developed and built by a small group of 
Croatian Americans residing in Greater Cleveland with a unified focus 
of promoting business ventures, partnerships and educational 
opportunities for Americans of Croatian heritage. The Lodge continues 
to serve as an anchor for the Greater Cleveland Croatian community and 
as the ``home base'' for numerous Croatian-American businesses. The 
Croatian Center, set on picturesque rural acreage in Chardon, Ohio, 
includes two soccer fields, a full size ball field, picnic areas, and a 
smaller field next to a pavilion. The Lodge is open to the public and 
is a venue for families and organizations celebrating milestone 
moments.
  A critical component of the American-Croatian Lodge, Inc. is the 
Croatian Heritage Museum & Library, where the history, customs, 
fashion, art, music and faith of Croatia is presented and preserved. 
The Museum and Library is currently presenting a new folk art exhibit, 
entitled: ``Maiden, Mother, Woman of Wisdom,'' which illuminates the 
role of Croatian women.
  Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join me celebrating the members 
of the American-Croatian Lodge, Inc. of Eastlake, Ohio as they 
celebrate twenty-five years commitment to preserving and promoting 
Croatian culture. The ancient and rich culture of the Croatian people 
adds strength to the foundation of our Cleveland community and our 
nation.

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