[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 49 (Wednesday, April 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
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        LEGISLATION TO RECOGNIZE THE UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 1997

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to introduce legislation that 
will grant a Federal charter to the veterans organization known as 
Ukrainian American Veterans, Inc. This legislation recognizes and 
honors the thousands of Ukrainian-Americans who have fought for the 
ideals and principles that our great country represents.
  Through the years, Ukrainian-American veterans have proven their 
determination and dedication by bravely fighting in the defense of the 
United States.
  Ukrainian-American veterans have served in the United States armed 
services, and have aided in the destruction of the tyrants and 
oppressors that have confronted our great Nation. Based on their 
distinguished military service, Ukrainian-American veterans deserve 
recognition.
  By providing our Ukrainian-American veterans with a Federal charter, 
our Nation will recognize this special group of American heroes. This 
measure will protect and preserve the foundations that our Nation was 
founded upon. And will promote patriotism and respect by commemorating 
the military actions, wars and campaigns of the United States in which 
they were involved.
  I am pleased to introduce this legislation and I urge my colleagues 
to join us in supporting the courageous military service of Ukrainian-
American veterans. We truly believe that this legislation demonstrates 
a commitment to democracy and liberty. Providing a Federal charter to 
the Ukrainian-American veterans is a symbolic tribute of respect for 
our veterans as our Nation continues to promote freedom throughout the 
world.

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