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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY
WHEREAS, May 3rd is a Polish national and public holiday that celebrates the declaration of the Constitution of May 3, 1791; and
WHEREAS, the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791 is considered one of the most important achievements in the history of Poland; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution is generally regarded as Europe's first and the world's second modern codified national constitution, following the 1788 ratification of the Unites States Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Cook County's history and cultural wealth have been shaped and enriched by Polish-Americans and their commitment to helping make our county a better place to live, work and raise families; and
WHEREAS, the Alliance of Polish Clubs in the U.S. and in the Polish-American community have continued their tradition by celebrating the 223rd anniversary of Polish Constitution Day; and
WHEREAS, this national and public holiday is celebrated by persons of Polish descent all over the world, in Cook County, and in Chicago, which is the home of the largest community of Polish-Americans in the United States. Chicago has one of the grandest celebrations of Polish Constitution Day in our country; and
WHEREAS, Polish Constitution Day has been a focal point of ethnic celebrations of Polish- American pride in Chicago, dating back to 1892. Poles in Chicago have continued this tradition to present day, marking it with festivities and with the annual Polish Constitution Day Parade; and
WHEREAS, the Polish Constitution Day Committee and the Polish-American community have organized the Polish May 3rd Constitution Day Parade on May 3, 2014 in Grant Park; that will be Chicago's 123rd celebration of the Polish Constitution of 1791; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, do hereby proclaim May 3, 2014, to be "Polish Constitution Day" in Cook ...
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