Mr. Speaker. on February 15. 1865. a group of Czech immigrants organized the first American Sokol Unit in St. Louis. Mo. The first Slovak Sokol Society was organized in Chicago. Ill.. on October 30. 1892. The American Sokol OrganizationCzechand the Sokol U.S.A.-Slovakare working closely together to achieve their common goals. Also pursuing similar objectives are Catholic Sokols in the United States. Last year. to honor all Sokol organizations across the country. the Congress passed my bill designating October 30 as National Sokol Day and authorizing the President to call upon the American people to observe October 30 with appropriate ceremonies.
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