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Article: SEN. DURBIN CELEBRATES POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY, CASIMIR PULASKI
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 5, 2007
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The office of Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today celebrated Polish Constitution Day with members of Chicago's vibrant Polish community by participating in the Polish Constitution Day Parade. The parade is the biggest Polish parade outside of Poland and honors Poland's Constitution, which was adopted on May 3, 1791.
"We in Illinois are privileged to have a large and vibrant Polish American community," Durbin said. "From Casimir Pulaski to legendary artists like Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the Polish people have given a great deal to Illinois, and to this country."
Prior to the parade, Durbin discussed legislation he sponsored ...