About the Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791
The Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was adopted by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, to ensure more freedom and political equality on its territory and introduce the constitutional monarchy system. It reflects enlightenment influences, which gave primacy to reason, law and freedom, as well as religious tolerance, and is considered as one of the first constitutions of its type in Europe. It is the second oldest such constitution in the world, only after that of the United States, ratified in 1787.
The Polish Constitution of May 3, 1791, was adopted by the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, to ensure more freedom and political equality on its territory and introduce the constitutional monarchy system. It reflects enlightenment influences, which gave primacy to reason, law and freedom, as well as religious tolerance, and is considered as one of the first constitutions of its type in Europe. It is the second oldest such constitution in the world, only after that of the United States, ratified in 1787.
Photos of the Polish Constitution Day ceremony in Pulaski Park - top left: Fr. Andrew Baranski of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Syracuse gives the invocation, with Charlie Hollis & Robert Synakowski on his left, Richard Sloma to his right (photo Paul Landowski); right: Syracuse Mayor Ben Welsh (photo Paul Landowski); lower left N.S. Senator John DeFrancisco and Assemblyman William Magnarelli (photo courtesy of Jude Wentworth).
Photos of the Polish Constitition Day ceremony - top left, Al Buczek prepares to raise the Polish flag over Pulaski Park (photo courtesy of Yolanda Brzostowski); top right, members of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart choirs (Jude Wentworth); bottom, members of Post 14 and Chief Master Sergeants Frasciello & Fong of the 174th Attack Wing (Jude Wentworth).
Photos of the plaque unveiling ceremony - top, unveiling of the plaque by descendants of the Jablonowski-Czaplicki families at the Syracuse Polish Home (photo taken by Deborah Leonard-Sandore).
Above, photos of the unveiling (courtesy of Macie Przedpelski).
Special guests of PLAV Post 14 during the Pvt. E. Jablonowski Commemoration were relatives of Pvt. Jablonowski & descendents of the Jablonowski-Czaplicki families…
From Poland:
Krzysztof Zembrzuski, grandson of Stanislawa Jabłonowsa Zembrzuska (Eugeniusz's sister).
Ewa Przedpełska & husband Maciej Przedpełski - Ewa is the great granddaughter of Stanisława
Dr. Alexander Jablonowski & wife Katherine, of Dundee, IL - Alexander is the grandson of Bruno (Bronislaw) Czaplicki (Eugeniusz's brother) and a U.S, Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
From the Syracuse area:
E. Robert Czaplicki, former Town Supervisor of the Town of Geddes and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War & his sister Marcia Czaplicki Fenocchi - grandchildren of Lottie Jablonowski Czaplicki (Eugeniusz's sister).
Robert Clary & wife MaryAnne Kociela Clary - could not be present, but Robert is also the grandson of Eugeniusz's sister Lottie).
Descendents of Felix Wolpink, fellow member of Co. F, who served alongside Eugeniusz Jablonowski: Daughter-in-law, Irene Wolpink; Grandchildren - Edward, Joseph, & Elaine Wolpink, Barbara Wolpink Giocondo, Brenda Wolpink Metrick and their families.
From Poland:
Krzysztof Zembrzuski, grandson of Stanislawa Jabłonowsa Zembrzuska (Eugeniusz's sister).
Ewa Przedpełska & husband Maciej Przedpełski - Ewa is the great granddaughter of Stanisława
Dr. Alexander Jablonowski & wife Katherine, of Dundee, IL - Alexander is the grandson of Bruno (Bronislaw) Czaplicki (Eugeniusz's brother) and a U.S, Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.
From the Syracuse area:
E. Robert Czaplicki, former Town Supervisor of the Town of Geddes and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War & his sister Marcia Czaplicki Fenocchi - grandchildren of Lottie Jablonowski Czaplicki (Eugeniusz's sister).
Robert Clary & wife MaryAnne Kociela Clary - could not be present, but Robert is also the grandson of Eugeniusz's sister Lottie).
Descendents of Felix Wolpink, fellow member of Co. F, who served alongside Eugeniusz Jablonowski: Daughter-in-law, Irene Wolpink; Grandchildren - Edward, Joseph, & Elaine Wolpink, Barbara Wolpink Giocondo, Brenda Wolpink Metrick and their families.
Many thanks to...
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh for his participation and his kind words.
N.Y. State Senator DeFrancisco and Assemblyman Magnarelli for their presence and for the Senate and Assembly proclamations honoring Pvt. Eugeniusz Jablonowski.
Ms. Barrie Gewanter, Onondaga County/Syracuse Human Rights Commission, representing County Executive Mahoney.
Mr. Chris Smith representing Congressman Katko.
Mr. Christopher Ryan, County Legislator, 8th District.
CMSgt Helen M. Frasciello & CMSgt Bruce Fong of the 174th Attack Wing, NYANG.
Rev. Andrew Baranski of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Rev. Thomas Kobuszewski of the Church of the Transfiguration.
Thank you to the members of PLAV Post 14 for their participation and their work to honor our heritage and our fallen comrade.
A very special thank you to Marian Poczobutt and Tom Steves of the Polish Home and Mirka Banach and Marta Chmielewska for their involvement!
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh for his participation and his kind words.
N.Y. State Senator DeFrancisco and Assemblyman Magnarelli for their presence and for the Senate and Assembly proclamations honoring Pvt. Eugeniusz Jablonowski.
Ms. Barrie Gewanter, Onondaga County/Syracuse Human Rights Commission, representing County Executive Mahoney.
Mr. Chris Smith representing Congressman Katko.
Mr. Christopher Ryan, County Legislator, 8th District.
CMSgt Helen M. Frasciello & CMSgt Bruce Fong of the 174th Attack Wing, NYANG.
Rev. Andrew Baranski of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Rev. Thomas Kobuszewski of the Church of the Transfiguration.
Thank you to the members of PLAV Post 14 for their participation and their work to honor our heritage and our fallen comrade.
A very special thank you to Marian Poczobutt and Tom Steves of the Polish Home and Mirka Banach and Marta Chmielewska for their involvement!
Commemorative plaque marking the centennial of Post 14 patron, Pvt. Eugeniusz Jablonowski (photo by Paul Landowski)