[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22758]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF THE UKRAINIAN AMERICAN VETERANS, POST #24 OF PARMA, OHIO

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute and recognition of 
the Ukrainian American Veterans, Post #24, of Parma, Ohio, as they will 
preside over the blessing of a commemorative monument anchoring the 
``Walkway of Remembrance'' within the Ohio Western Reserve National 
Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
  The newly erected monument will forever symbolize the bravery and 
sacrifice of the men and women of Ukrainian heritage who heeded the 
call of duty on behalf of our country. The individual and collective 
service of these veterans continues to play a key role in protecting 
our democracy, during times of peace and times of war.
  American veterans of Ukrainian descent continue to be a vital source 
of strength in every branch of the United States military, dating back 
to the dawn of America. The deep dedication to justice and significant 
contribution to American society by Ukrainian American veterans has 
been, and continues to be, a vital strength within our community, and 
within our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor of the Ukrainian 
Veterans of America, Post #24, as they commemorate the unwavering 
service reflected by veterans of Ukrainian heritage; their honorable 
service within the United States Armed Forces will be remembered 
always. Let us also recognize United States veterans of every ethnic 
background, whose united commitment serves to strengthen our entire 
Nation.

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