Mr. Speaker. it Is with great pleasure that I rise today to recognize the American Slovenes of western Pennsylvania as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of American Slovene Day. For over a century. Slovenes have travelled to the United States seeking economic prosperity. A great number of these Immigrants settled and remain In Ohio. Wisconsin. Michigan. Minnesota. and. Im happy to say. Pennsylvania. The first American Slovene Day was held on July 8. 1939. and every year after. except during World War I1. This event was meant to promote the purpose of preserving the Slovene heritage for the present generation and for generations to come.
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