Mr. Speaker. I rise today In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the New World Association of Emigrants from Russia. In 1982. this nonprofit organization was created in Pennsylvania to meet the needs of the Slavic language speaking people coming to the United States from the former Soviet Union and from Eastern European countries. The New World Association Is a mutual assistance association which facilitates adjustment and resettlement of Soviet and Eastern European immigrants In the Philadelphia area and promotes mutual understanding and cooperation between the community and other ethnic groups in American society. The New World Association provides English as a second language [ESL] classes to the Russian and Slavic speaking immigrants and offers human services such as translating. interpreting. counseling. and assisting in social programs and employment. In addition. the Now World Association provides the ways and means of preserving the Russian cultural heritage. focusing on language. arts. crafts. traditions. and customs. Since 1984. over 2.400 students have graduated from the New World Associations ESL. computer and drafting classes.
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