Thank you to Chicago….

November 9, 2013

Mr. Stanley Sawa, President
Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance
6100 N. Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60646

Dear Mr. Sawa and Grant Committee,

On behalf of the officer, directors, and members of the Polish American Congress – Wisconsin Division, I want to thank you for your generous grant of $1,000.

Mr. Charles Komosa graciously presented this check to our organization while attending our annual Polish Independence Day/Veterans Day luncheon at the Polish Center of Wisconsin on Sunday, November 3rd. This event was attended by over 220 people and is a very special day for Poles. It was made even more special by the announcement that your fine organization had approved this grant request. Thank you!

Again, 2014 is a special year in the history of Poland. As you know, several anniversaries will be commemorated during 2014 including:

• 75th anniversary of the start of World War II (September 1)
• 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising (August 1)
• 25th anniversary of first democratic elections in Poland
• 15th anniversary of Poland’s admission into NATO
• 10th anniversary of Poland’s admission into the European Union

The Republic of Poland has also declared 2014 as the “Year Honoring Jan Karski” as 2014 is the one hundred year anniversary of the birth of Jan Karski, Hero to Humanity. Plus, in April, Pope John Paul II will be honored as a saint. Yes, 2014 will be fantastic for Poles and PAC-WI will do its best to celebrate this special year!

Any events and promotional materials will have the “Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance” listed prominently as a partner for these presentations. Plus, I would be happy to give a personal report to your fine organization at the end of 2014. Just let me know when.

Once again, Bardzo Dziękuję!

STO LAT!

Dr. Mark Pienkos, President
President, Polish American Congress – Wisconsin Division
markpienkos2012@gmail.com
262-325-8039

OCTOBER PROCLAIMED POLISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN WISCONSIN

On October 8, 2013 the Wisconsin State Senate and the Wisconsin State Assembly unanimously approved a Joint Resolution proclaiming October ‘Polish-American Heritage Month’ in Wisconsin!

The Polish American Congress – Wisconsin Division spearheaded this effort, and we can be very proud of the results. We are also very appreciative of the senators and assemblymen who were co-signers, as well as the entire membership of the legislature who voted in favor of the Joint Resolution.

After a successful Jan Karski exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda last month, PAC President Mark Pienkos provided State Senator Neal Kedzie the draft language for the proclamation that his office used to prepare the Joint Resolution, and it was passed.

The State of Wisconsin
2013 Senate Joint Resolution 52
Proclaiming October as Polish-American Heritage Month

Bądźmy dumni z naszego dziedzictwa polskiego! (Let us be proud of our Polish heritage!)

Once again, I am honored to serve as your President. Working together, we can – and will – do great things!

Mark Pienkos, President
PAC – WI Division