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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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| | N.Y. CONGRESSMAN WEINER SIGNS ON TO BACK VISA WAIVERS FOR POLAND 4/30/2004 - Congressman Anthony D. Weiner (D-NY) announced he will sign on as a co-sponsor
of legislation that would include Poland in the U.S. visa waiver program. Congressman Weiner gave such assurance to the Downstate N.Y. Division of the Polish
American Congress when he met with the organization’s officials on April 23rd. The
proposed law has been introduced as H.R. 3956 with H.Res.601. His congressional
district covers sections of Queens and Brooklyn within the City of New York.
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Past Events and Calendar - 4 Items
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