Ethnics represented at U.N. Day (12/20/98)

Ethnics represented at U.N. Day

CHICAGO - Gov. Jim Edgar sponsored a United Nations Day program to mark the International Year of Older Persons. The program included speakers from the Illinois Department on Aging and United Nations Association, ethnic cultural exhibits, as well as a parade of international costumes. Over 200 people representing more than 40 nations participated in this program. The event took place at the James R. Thompson Center with over 1,000 in attendance. In the photo above (from left) are: Miki Cooper, United Nations Day chairperson, Office of the Governor; Maralee I. Lindley, director, Illinois Department on Aging; Nadia Stelmach; Demian Stelmach; Bohdanna Domino, Ukrainian Senior Center; and Pat Michalski, assistant to the governor for ethnic affairs.

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