Speaker. it gives me great pleasure to call attention to a great American family which now resides in Chicago and which perhaps exemplifies the very spirit which has built America. Alexander and Mary Krol have fought hard to guide their nine children toward one uncompromising goal: to be worthy American citizens. even though Mr. and Mrs. Krol themselves came to this country as immigrants from Poland. I am inserting an excellent article by Mr. Paul Friggens which appeared in the January 11. 1959. issue of the Chicago Tribune about this remarkable family. I am inserting this article so that we as Americans of second and third generation. and perhaps fourth. fifth. and sixth generation of immigrant parents will be reminded that this Nation today is prosperous. free. and strong only because immigrants from all over the world came here with a spirit of dedication to the dignity of man. Too often we look upon the immigrant as a secondclass citizen or even perhaps an interloper upon our shores. I am convinced that all who read this excellent account of the Krol family and the sacriflees this gallant man and woman made to make their children worthy citizens would be inspired with a new respect for these wonderful immigrants who build America. But most important. I wish that every young American mother and father could read this article and see what great sacrificeswhat determination and dedication and great responsibilitiesgo with parenthood.
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