Madam Speaker. I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Thirtieth Quadrennial Convention of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST). which will be held on June 811. 2008. For 111 years. SPJST has served as a fraternal organization and an educational tool for Czech immigrants to learn the democratic process. the value of free speech. and the importance of voting in their newly adopted homeland. Today. there are more than 47.000 members of the SPJST in 120 lodges throughout the state of Texas. In recent years. SPJST has expanded to include youth activities and community service programs.
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