Following are the texts of greetings received by the Ukrainian National Association on the eve of its gala 125th anniversary concert (November 2).
Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)
Dear Friends,
I am honored to welcome you to the Ukrainian National Association’s 125th anniversary concert at the Dolan Performance Hall of the College of St. Elizabeth. This is the finale of a wonderful year-long commemoration of this important milestone!
Established in 1894 to cover Ukrainian immigrant families working in mining communities, the Ukrainian National Association (UNA) has grown into a fraternal society insuring tens of thousands of members. Since the beginning, your organization has focused on supporting and uniting the Ukrainian community, and on celebrating Ukrainian culture.
This night of dance, chorus, music, and celebration is a great tribute to the impact you’ve had on your community and exemplifies the spirit of your founders. Have a great evening!
Sincerely,
Mikie Sherrill
Member of Congress
11th District, New Jersey
Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Dear Delegates,
On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC), I extend congratulations to the Ukrainian National Association on your 125th anniversary.
It cannot be overstated how important organizations like the Ukrainian National Association are in recognizing and continuing to grow the Ukrainian contribution to North America. I would like to personally congratulate all members and volunteers for their continued efforts in assuring the success of this organization.
On this, the 125th anniversary of the Ukrainian National Association, it is of vital importance that we recognize all the individuals involved that have made this milestone possible and look toward the future in building our existing relationships and creating new ones.
We commend the Ukrainian National Association for all that you have done and continue to do. We wish you well at your celebration!
Yours truly,
Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Alexandra Chyczij, National President