Mr. Speaker. I am pleased to join with Congressman ED DERWINSKI and others of my colleagues in marking the 365th anniversary of the arrival in this country of the first Polish immigrants. The story of how these first Polish immigrants aided in the establishment of the colony of Jamestown. Va.. is a most colorful one. The industry and skill demonstrated by these Polish immigrants are such as to make all Americans of Polish extraction extremely proud. It is just such qualities which have made America the great land that it is. The arrival of the first Poles in America was significant for a number of reasonsbecause it marked the beginnings of Polish immigration to this country and because the work done by these first Polish immigrants was essential in the survival of the Jamestown colony. And so now we commemorate this event. even while we prepare to celebrate the 200th anniversary of our countrys birth. It is an event that calls to mind all of the great contributions made by PolishAmericans to growth and progress in this Nation.
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