Emanuel Commemorates Polish American Heritage Month 10/27/2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT:
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Kathleen Connery
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Emanuel Commemorates Polish American Heritage Month
CHICAGO, IL - This October, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) commemorates Polish American Heritage Month. Emanuel will honor Polish history, culture, and pride with the following Congressional Record Statement.
"Mr. Speaker, this month I proudly join the thousands of Polish Americans living in Chicago in a national celebration of Polish history, culture, and pride during Polish American Heritage Month.
"Celebrated in October, Polish American Heritage Month includes General Pulaski Memorial Day, which honors the American Revolutionary War patriot Casimir Pulaski. In 1777, General Pulaski attended his first meeting with Benjamin Franklin, to champion the freedom of the American people. This early partnership has been mirrored by the present-day alliance between Poland and the United States.
"Polish Americans have made strong contributions to American culture in virtually every field, including literature, technology and music. My hometown of Chicago has more people of Polish descent than any other city outside of Poland. I am dedicated to continuing the strong record of cultural and economic ties between our two nations.
"The United States is grateful to Poland for its friendship and commitment to the democratic ideals of liberty and human rights. Poland has also proven to be a strong ally of the United States, assisting in global efforts to combat terrorism, and providing troops and resources for Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join the citizens of my district, as well as those of Polish decent around the country in recognizing, remembering, and celebrating Polish American Month."
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