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Polish American Congress in Greenpoint (PAC)
Kongres Polonii Amerykańskiej w Greenpoint (KPA)
177 Kent St.
Brooklyn, NY 11222
http://www.polamcon.org
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Contact:
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Frank Milewski
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(718) 263-2700 |
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New York - Downstate |
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Local |
| Year Organized: |
1944 |
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Political Advocacy |
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Mission Statement:
The Polish American Congress is a National Umbrella Organization, representing at least 10 million Americans of Polish descent and origin. Its membership is comprised of fraternal, educational, veteran, religious, cultural, social, business, political organizations and individual membership. The Polish American community prides itself on its deeply rooted commitment to the values of family, faith, democracy, hard work and fulfillment of the American dream. We are present in every state and virtually every community in America, on various social, business and economic levels.
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History/Achievements:
Represented Poland at the 1945 UN Charter Conference and 1946 Paris Peace Conference; an advisory to all the U.S. Presidents; initiated legislation; granted Poland the Most Favored Nation tariff status in 1956 and credits; supported appointments of Polish Americans to high level government positions; supported Congressional funding of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Voice of America, National Endowment for Democracy, Solidarity; supported Poland's admission into NATO.
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Last Updated: 7/3/2001
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| | POLISH AMERICAN CONGRESS- MEMBER IS NEW N.Y. CITY JUDGE 12/20/2003 - At the time he joined the Downstate New York Division of the Polish American Congress, Gregory Lasak (c) was the executive assistant district attorney of New York City’s Queens County. He had distinguished himself in that office over many years. Judge Lasak was born and raised in Woodside, Queens. “It gives all of us in the Polish American Congress a great sense of pride that one of our own has achieved such an honored status. Greg Lasak's diligence, determination and integrity have won him
the respect of those in and outside his profession,” said Szarejko.
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Past Events and Calendar - 4 Items
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