Ukrainians in Illinois form committee for Al Salvi (09/22/96)

Ukrainians in Illinois form committee for Al Salvi

CHICAGO - Reflecting increased political participation by the Ukrainian American community, Ukrainians in Illinois recently established Ukrainians for Al Salvi, a grass-roots organization supporting Mr. Salvi's run for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Sen. Paul Simon.

The honorary chairman of Ukrainians for Al Salvi is State Sen. Walter Dudycz, who has worked with Mr. Salvi in the Illinois state legislature.

A Republican who supports term limits, a flat tax, a balanced budget amendment and tort reform, Mr. Salvi believes it is time to put aside liberal approaches to crime and to send a message to criminals with "truth in sentencing" legislation that would require criminals to serve 85 percent of their sentences.

As a pro-family state legislator, Mr. Salvi was a leading advocate of school reform, strengthening obligations to pay child support, laws that protect the environment and welfare reform.

"We've met with Mr. Salvi, and he is supportive of our community," stated Mr. Orest Baranyk, who co-chairs Ukrainians for Salvi along with Myron B. Kuropas. "As a U.S. senator, he will listen to our concerns," added Mr. Baranyk.

"Our community lost a great senator when Charles Percy lost to Paul Simon," said Roman Golash. "Percy played a crucial role in establishing the Ukraine Famine Commission, and we need another senator like him. Al Salvi will be that kind of senator."

Other members of Ukrainians for Al Salvi include: Boris Antonovych, Zenovia Bihun, Vira Bodnaruk, Dr. Myroslaw Charkewycz, Ihor Chornij, Dr. Achilles Chreptowsky, Pastor Olexa Harbuziuk, Myron Jarosewicz, Michael Kos, Alexandra W. Kuropas, Andrij Skyba, and Dr. Vasil and Lida Truchly.

Illinois Ukrainians wishing to become active in the Salvi campaign should contact the committee at (815) 758-6897.