[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 125 (Friday, August 19, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1523]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE 64TH ONE WORLD DAY CELEBRATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 19, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 64th One World 
Day Celebration held at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens at the Ukrainian 
Garden on August 28, 2011. This day of celebration also happens to fall 
after the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian independence which is August 
24, 1992. The main component feature was the celebration of the 
presentation of the newly restored statue of Lesya Ukrainka.
  Lesya Ukrainka was one of Ukraine's best poets and writers as well as 
a leading woman writer in Ukrainian literature. She was, in her short 
life, a significant political and civil activist for the freedom of 
Ukraine. This year happens to be the 104th anniversary of her birth in 
1871 and the 50th anniversary of her statue's installation at the 
Ukrainian Garden.
  Along with myself, several other dignitaries will attend and 
participate in the 64th One World Day Celebration such as President 
Paul Burik of The Cleveland Cultural Gardens federation, President Ihor 
Diaczun of United Ukrainian Organizations of Ohio, Most Reverend John 
Bura DD of Eparch of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, Lesya 
Ukrainka Poem ``Rondo'' recitation by Christina Skabyk, President 
Marianna Zajac of Ukrainian National Women's League of America, and 
Professor of History Mary Hovanec at Cuyahoga Community College.
  The restoration of the monument and the rejuvenation program of the 
Ukrainian Garden along with the program for this event was organized by 
the President Dozia Krislaty of Ukrainian National Women's League of 
America Branch 8, Cleveland, Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing the 64th 
One World Day Celebration and the efforts of the people who made the 
time to collaborate and organize an event which commemorates the 
country of Ukraine and the efforts of its prominent political figure, 
Lesya Ukrainka.

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