Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Celebrates Christmas Polish Style; Congratulates Local Polish-Americans for Promoting Their Heritage
December 17 2005 - 6:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
LINGLESTOWN, Pa., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Lieutenant
Governor Catherine Baker Knoll participated tonight in a
traditional Polish Wigilia celebration; an event featuring meatless
entrees and desserts, a visit from St. Nicholas and caroling in
English and Polish. "Pennsylvania is blessed to have people living
here who take such pride in their heritage," Lieutenant Governor
Knoll said. "Our lives are brighter, especially during the
holidays, when the rich histories of our citizens come to life
during their traditional celebrations." Lieutenant Governor Knoll
praised the Polish-American Association of Harrisburg for its
efforts to promote cultural heritage in the mid-state region. "Your
devotion to your heritage is a gift to all of us each day," Lt.
Gov. Knoll said at the organization's party at the Linglestown Fire
Hall, near Harrisburg. "By promoting the culture of Poland in
Central Pennsylvania, you have taught us about beautiful music,
lively dancing, and, of course, delicious foods. Our lives are
brighter because of you." The Lieutenant Governor told those
assembled that, earlier this month, 120 people were sworn in as
American citizens in a ceremony in Philadelphia. "America is still
the destination-of-choice for many in the world, and so is
Pennsylvania. That's true because we have built something valuable
here under the twin umbrellas of freedom and opportunity. I promise
you that Governor Rendell and I will continue to champion the
initiatives that will best take our commonwealth through 2006 and
beyond." For more information about Lieutenant Governor Catherine
Baker Knoll visit her website at http://www.ltgovernor.state.pa.us/
CONTACT: Johnna A. Pro (717) 783-4290 (717) 919-2502 c (717)
519-8258 c DATASOURCE: Pennsylvania Office of the Lieutenant
Governor CONTACT: Johnna A. Pro, Pennsylvania Office of the
Lieutenant Governor, +1-717-783-4290, or cell: +1-717-919-2502 or
+1-717-519-8258, Web site: http://www.ltgovernor.state.pa.us/
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