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An Invitation to the Dedication of a Historical Marker
April 20, 2014
In 2013 the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission approved a historical marker to honor Dr. Walter Golaski (1913-1996), engineer and inventor who was a leading pioneer in manufacturing knitted Dacron blood-vessel replacements. A Drexel University graduate, he was also a philanthropist who devoted much time and energy to establishing closer ties between the United States and Poland through cultural and scholarly exchange. Though a Philadelphian, he was Chairman of the Board at the Kosciuszko Foundation in New York during the years 1973-1982.
The dedication ceremony for the marker will take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 17th at the corner of 34th Street and Lancaster Ave. in Philadelphia, this is Lancaster Walk in back of Drexel University athletic center. All are welcome to attend.
A luncheon will follow the dedication at approximately 2:00 pm. Tickets are $40 per person (please order from Jean Joka - below). The Location is Drexel University's Paul Peck Alumni Center located at 32nd and Market Street. Seating is limited - please make your reservation now.
Additional information about the event will be posted on the internet as it becomes available HERE >>>
An event journal will be published for this occasion with Dr. Golaski's biography and photographs. Please consider honoring his life by purchasing an ad or having your organization or business purchase one. Income from the event journal benefits the scholarship program of the Polish Heritage Society of Philadelphia.
You are welcome to become a member of our organization. For additional information see HERE >>>
The contact person for this event is:
Jean Joka
tel: 215-483-0193
423A Shawmont Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19128
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