On Saturday, June 5, 2010, Polish Genealogical Society of Texas president Dolores Wisnoski Newman and Treasurer Shirley Burzynski shared their Polish culture at the International Festival. The festival marked the occasion of the Summer Reading Kickoff Party at the Tomball College & Community Library. Dolores and Shirley were dressed in traditional Polish outfits as they greeted festival attendees and showed off their table full of Polish books, pottery, crystal and other items of interest.
Many other ethnic groups displayed items from their cultures and the Mexican group provided food for everyone. Entertainment was provided by a Mariachi band and a Scottish Bagpiper. Children were encouraged to fill out their “passport” by coloring in the different countries on a map.
James Smock has always held an interest in his Polish ancestors and heritage. He is a native Houstonian with Polish roots in Bremond, Marlin and New Waverly, Texas.