PFA National President Elected PAC National Secretary

PFA President Elected PAC National Secretary

By Frank Winters

Polish Falcons of America National President Wallace Zielinski has been elected to another term as National Secretary of the Polish American Congress (PAC).

The Polish American Congress elected its leadership at the meeting of National Directors in San Diego, Calif., which was held October 19-20, 2006. This year’s only contested election was for Vice President of Public Relations in which Jerzy Rozalski of Michigan was elected over incumbent Brian Rusk of Buffalo, N.Y.

All other Officers were re-elected by acclamation. They include the following: President Frank Spula; Vice President Virginia Sikora; Vice President for Polish Affairs Ludwik Wnekowicz; Vice President for American Affairs Dean Anthony Bajdek; Vice President for Financial Development Richard Pierchalski; Vice President for Membership Development Marcin Bolec; Vice President for Cultural Affairs Deborah Majka; Secretary Zielinski; and Treasurer Robert Maycan. The National Executive Director is Les Kuczynski, Esq.
The Executive Committee of the PAC approved the following resolutions at the meeting, which had been prepared by the Resolutions Committee:

Resolution of Support for the Polish Government
The council of National Directors of PAC recognizes the achievements of the current Sejm and Government of Poland. The restructuring of the military intelligence services, passage of the Law of Lustration, updating of the structure of the Institute of National remembrance, the creation of “Karta Polaka,” are indeed milestones in Poland’s contemporary history opening up the way towards a more tranquil and equitable political future. All of these initiatives indicate a thorough understanding of and concern for Poland’s national interest.

Resolution on Restoration of Polish Citizenship
The National Directors of the PAC respectfully request the Sejm, Senate and President of Poland to recognize as Polish citizens all persons born in Poland, who wish to be recognized as such. In considering such cases, we feel that all acts of denunciation of Polish citizenship between 1945 and 1989 not be taken into consideration.

Resolution on the PAC Mission to Poland
Whereas, it is vital for the Polish American community to be in close contact with Poland; Whereas, visits to Poland and meetings with Polish leaders in Poland are one of the best ways to be in close contact with Poland; Whereas, the Polish American community looks to the Polish American Congress to lead our community in strengthening our ties with Poland;

Be it resolved, that the Council of National Directors strongly urges all the National Officers of the Polish American Congress to carry out an official mission to Poland by January 1, 2008, and that participation in this mission be made available to Polish American Congress National Directors on an at-cost basis.

The Resolutions Committee consisted of the following members: Thaddeus Mirecki, Washington Metro, Chairman; Kazimierz Chlebek, Illinois; Camille Kopielski, Illinois; Christine McMullan, Illinois; Wallace Ozog, Illinois; and Rev. Carl Urban, upstate New York.

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