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Independence Day Reception on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON - The Capitol Hill commemoration of Ukrainian Independence Day is an
important tradition in Washington and in keeping with this tradition, the Congressional
Ukrainian Caucus (CUC), the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) and the
Ukrainian American Coordinating Council (UACC) are proud to coordinate a congressional
reception and provide a forum for members of Congress to express their solidarity with the
Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian American community.
The reception will be held on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, September 16,
1998, from 6-8 p.m. in
the U.S. Capitol, room SC5. More than 30 members of Congress have endorsed the
congressional reception by agreeing to serve as sponsors and supporting members of the
event.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the congressional reception will feature a buffet reception and
remarks from Members of Congress and the Ukrainian government. The hierarchies of the
Ukrainian Churches (Catholic, Orthodox, and Baptist-Evangelical) have been invited to
participate, along with leaders of Ukrainian American organizations. The participation of
he entire Ukrainian American community is of utmost importance in order to convey the
appreciation of the community to the members of Congress who will join in the celebration
of Ukraine's anniversary of independence.
The cost of the congressional reception is $30. RSVP for the event is Friday, Sept. 11.
Checks should be made payable to the UCCA and sent to the following address: Ukrainian
National Information Service (UNIS), 214 Massachusetts Ave., NE Suite 225, Washington, DC
20002.
For further information contact Michael Sawkiw, Jr., UNIS director, at (202) 547-0018, or
Ihor Gawdiak of the UACC at (301) 680-0415.
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