Famine to be commemorated in New York (11/01/98)

Famine to be commemorated in New York

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America

NEW YORK - Preparations for the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Great Famine at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. are nearing completion.

The commemoration will begin with a solemn service and remarks from the clergy. This will be followed by a reading of the Congressional Famine Resolution, President Bill Clinton's statement and Gov. George Pataki's proclamation.

The main speaker will be former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Green Miller.

The service will conclude with the Dumka Choir's rendition of "Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi."

Organizers of the commemoration request that participants arrive at least 10 minutes early, as the program will begin promptly.

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