[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 16 (Wednesday, February 23, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: February 23, 1994]
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   COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL 
                              ASSOCIATION

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                          HON. THOMAS E. PETRI

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 23, 1994

  Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to congratulate the 
Ukrainian National Association for its century of dedication and 
service to the Ukrainian-American community.
  While the Ukrainian National Association was preserving the Ukrainian 
culture in the United States, it never lost sight of its goal of 
helping Ukraine become an independent and democratic nation.
  The Ukrainian National Association has assisted its 66,000 members 
through financial, education, and cultural endeavors to preserve the 
customs and heritage of the Ukrainian-American community. It has also 
assisted United States policymakers by keeping them up-to-date on the 
continually changing struggle for independence in the Ukraine.
  Since Ukraine gained its independence the Ukrainian National 
Association has continued its commitment to the people of Ukraine by 
providing humanitarian, educational, and technical assistance. I 
applaud the Ukrainian National Association for its effort.
  It is my hope that the Ukrainian National Association will continue 
to work in cooperation with the Ukraine and the United States to 
promote and develop democracy and free markets in the Ukraine.

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