[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15056]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF PULASKI DAY 2011

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 6, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Polonia 
Foundation of Ohio and the Department of Ohio Polish Legion of American 
Veterans as they unite the community in remembrance and celebration of 
General Casimir Pulaski, for his legacy and dedication to the people of 
Poland and 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 
strategies in fighting the Russian forces in Poland. By 1777, General 
Pulaski had become one of the most renowned cavalrymen in Europe and 
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 had a deep level of commitment to 
the American cause 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 on 
October 1779, where he led a valiant charge against British artillery. 
General Pulaski was shot and died a few days later.
  This year's celebration will be held on October 8th at the Pulaski 
Memorial and will feature Mr. Joseph A. Drobot, Jr., the National 
President of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America (PRCUA). Mr. 
Drobot has been an active member of PRCUA for more than 50 years and is 
currently serving as the 27th President of the organization.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and remembrance 
of General Casimir Pulaski, who made the ultimate sacrifice in his 
fight to secure the ideals of the American Revolution. An American 
hero, General Pulaski's life and legacy serves as a reminder of the 
vital contributions and great achievements by Polish immigrants within 
our Cleveland community, and throughout America.

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