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This resolution recognizes October 2025 as "Polish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania, commemorating significant historical milestones in Polish and Polish American history. The resolution highlights several important historical facts, including the 1,059th anniversary of Poland's documented history, the 417th anniversary of Polish settlers arriving in Jamestown, Virginia, and the 44th anniversary of Polish American Heritage Month. It celebrates notable Polish Americans such as General Kazimierz Pulaski (known as the father of the American cavalry), Marie Sklodowska Curie (Nobel Prize-winning scientist), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (pianist and statesman), and other distinguished individuals like Tadeusz Kosciuszko, Leopold Stokowski, Zbigniew Brzezinski, and Edmund Muskie. The resolution emphasizes the significant contributions of Polish Americans to global advancement, the United States, and Pennsylvania, and expresses gratitude for their enduring cultural, scientific, and civic achievements. By officially recognizing Polish American Heritage Month, the resolution seeks to honor the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Polish Americans.

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