Speaker. I rise today to salute the CzechoslovakAmerican Sokol gymnastic. educational. and cultural organization and point out to my fellow Members that last Sunday marked the 122d year this great institution has been in existence. Founded in 1865 by Czech immigrant Miroslav Tyrs. the American Sokol movement has and continues to be dedicated to physical fitness and a staunch belief in democracy and freedom. Today. 59 active units in 22 States with 16.500 members age 3 to 60 not only take part In gymnastic exercises and competitions but share a common Czech heritage through historical and cultural events. As a testimony to the excellence in training the Sokol affords.
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