THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY TAYLOR, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Designating October 14, 2012, as "Pulaski Day" and the month of

October 2012 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in

Pennsylvania, commemorating the 233rd anniversary of General

Casimir Pulaski's death and recognizing the important

contributions of Polish Americans to this nation's history,

and extending best wishes to the Polish American community in

Philadelphia on the 79th anniversary of the Pulaski Day

Parade.

WHEREAS, Polish people have contributed greatly to the

history of this nation; and

WHEREAS, The first Polish people settled in America in 1608;

and

WHEREAS, Casimir Pulaski, born March 6, 1745, in Warsaw,

Poland, who was General of the Cavalry of the Continental Army

during the American Revolution, earned the title of "Father of

the American Cavalry" and proved himself to be a brilliant

tactician and leader; and

WHEREAS, In October 1779, General Pulaski was mortally

wounded while courageously leading a charge behind the French

line of infantry to break the British defense in the siege of

Savannah, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, General Pulaski's lifework and ideals are a source

of strength and pride to Americans of Polish ancestry and

reflect the customs and culture of the Polish people; and

WHEREAS, This year marks the 233rd anniversary of the death

of General Pulaski and the 404th anniversary of the arrival of

the first Polish settlers in America; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate October

14, 2012, as "Pulaski Day" and the month of October 2012 as

"Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania commemorating

the 233rd anniversary of General Pulaski's death and recognizing

the important contributions of Polish Americans to our nation's

history; and be it further 

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives extend best

wishes to the Polish American community in Philadelphia on the

79th anniversary of the Pulaski Day Parade.