[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 22503-22504] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]PULASKI DAY TRIBUTE TO POLISH-AMERICANS ______ HON. MARK FOLEY of florida in the house of representatives Thursday, September 23, 1999 Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, as the Polish American Club of Lake Worth, Florida is preparing to celebrate Pulaski Day on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, I rise today to pay tribute not only to Casimir Pulaski but to all men and women of Polish descent who have helped to make this Nation the greatest in the world. Casimir Pulaski was an energetic and fiery soldier who, in July 1777, came to America to offer his services in the Revolutionary War. As a cavalry general he fought courageously and won distinction in several campaigns. Pulaski was to the American Revolution what Patton was to World War II. Though he was mortally wounded in the Battle of Savannah, he left behind a cavalry unit that earned him the title ``Father of the American Cavalry.'' Casimir Pulaski knew that freedom isn't free and that America is a great nation because it provides an opportunity for every person regardless of ethnicity. So Mr. Speaker, once again, I wish to pay tribute to all Polish- Americans as we prepare to celebrate Pulaski Day. [[Page 22504]] ____________________