[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 283 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 283

    Designating August 24, 1994, as ``Ukrainian Independence Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 16, 1994

Mr. Gutierrez submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
    Designating August 24, 1994, as ``Ukrainian Independence Day''.

Whereas Ukraine, a nation of 55,000,000 people and one of Europe's largest 
        countries, seeks political and economic support from the West and 
        especially the United States in fortifying its freedom;
Whereas the capitol of Ukraine, Kyiv, is a sister city of Chicago and benefits 
        from political and cultural exchange with the people of Chicago;
Whereas 3 years ago, on August 24, 1991, Ukraine declared itself independent 
        from the long colonial stranglehold of the Soviet Union and embarked on 
        the road to build a sovereign, democratic nation; and
Whereas many Americans of Ukrainian descent and others residing in the city of 
        Chicago wish to commemorate this third anniversary of a new era in the 
        life of Ukraine by promoting awareness of this historic event: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That August 24, 1994, is designated as ``Ukrainian Independence Day'' 
and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such a day with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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