PUBLIC LAW 101-64—JULY 27, 1989 103 STAT. 165 Public Law 101-64 101st Congress ^ Joint Resolution To designate October 1989 as "Polish American Heritage Month". Whereas the first Polish immigrants to North America were among the settlers of Jamestown, Virginia, in the 17th century; Whereas Kazimierz Pulaski, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and other Poles came to the British colonies in America to fight in the Revolution- ary War and to risk their lives and fortunes for the creation of the United States; Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent have distinguished themselves by contributing to the development of arts, sciences, government, military service, athletics, and education in the United States; Whereas the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was directly mod- eled on the Constitution of the United States, is recognized as the second written constitution in history, and is revered by Poles and Americans of Polish descent; Whereas Americans of Polish descent and Americans sympathetic to the struggle of the Polish people to regain their freedom remain committed to a free and independent Polish nation; Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in and honor the achievements of the greatest son of Poland, His Holiness Pope John Paul II; Whereas Poles and Americans of Polish descent take great pride in and honor the achievements of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Lech Walesa, the founder of the Solidarity Labor Federation; Whereas the Solidarity Labor Federation was founded in August 1980 and is continuing its struggle against oppression by the Government of Poland; and Whereas the Polish American Congress is observing its 45th anniversary this year and is celebrating October 1989 as Polish American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 1989 is designated as "Polish American Heritage Month", and the Presi- dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe that month with appropriate ceremonies and activities. Approved July 27, 1989. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 93: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): June 22, considef'ed and passed Senate. July 17, considered and passed House. July 27, 1989 [S.J. Res. 93]
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