SJR63 Summary

• Recognizes the historical relationship between the United States and Poland dating back to 1609, including Polish participation in the American Revolutionary War.

• Notes that over 22,000 people of Polish heritage live in Alabama and many Alabama companies conduct business with and invest in Poland.

• Acknowledges Alabama's 2012 trade strategy that includes business opportunities with Poland, the fastest growing economy in the European Union.

• Welcomes His Excellency Ryszard Schnepf, Ambassador of Poland to the United States, to the Southeast U.S. - Poland Business Summit in Birmingham on April 15-16, 2013, and the Ambassador's Dinner on April 13, 2013.