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Michael Sawkiw, Jr., President
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
Washington, D.C., July 30, 2003
Dear Ukrainian Community!
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of
1932-1933, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) has introduced a resolution to honor the
victims of the tragedy inflicted upon the Ukrainian people. Attached,
please find an Action Item to write to your congressman requested their
support and co-sponsorship of the resolution. It is imperative that we as a
community make our voice known in Washington and in the halls of Congress.
Should you have any questions regarding this e-mail, please contact the
Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) at (202) 547-0018, or via
e-mail at unis@ucca.org.
Furthermore, to reach out to as many Ukrainians Americans as possible,
please pass this internet message along to your friends.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Michael Sawkiw, Jr., President
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America
Washington, D.C.
July 28, 2003 UNIS ACTION ITEM
Vol. VIII, No 3
Ukrainian Famine-Genocide Resolution in Congress
On July 24, 2003, Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI), co-chair of the Congressional
Ukrainian Caucus, introduced a resolution (H. Con. Res. 254) to commemorate
the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933. The
resolution recognizes the draconian treatment of the Ukrainian population
during the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide and expresses a sense of Congress that
condemns this act perpetrated by Josef Stalin and the Soviet government.
Currently, the resolution is co-sponsored by Reps. Curt Weldon (R-PA) and
Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), co-chairs of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. The
Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) urges the Ukrainian American
community to contact their Representatives and urge them to co-sponsor this
resolution. Below, please find attached a sample letter.
Contact information for your Member of Congress may be obtained at:
http://www.house.gov. Should you have any further questions, please feel
free to contact UNIS at (202) 547-0018, or by email at unis@ucca.org.
SAMPLE LETTER
The Honorable (Name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Representative (Name):
As a member of the Ukrainian American community, I was pleasantly informed
of H.Con.Res. 254, which was introduced to commemorate the 70th anniversary
of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933. Perpetrated by the former
Soviet government, the Ukrainian artificial famine claimed the lives of over
seven million innocent Ukrainian men, women, and children as a means to
reduce their independent tendencies and aspirations for nationhood.
It is important that the memory of the innocent victims does not vanish.
Knowledge of the horrors suffered by the Ukrainian nation will serve as a
constant reminder that the Free World cannot rest as long as there exist
oppressive regimes. It is our duty to prevent similar genocides from
happening ever again. I respectfully urge you to support H.Con.Res. 254
dedicated to the memory of the victims of this heinous crime against
humanity. Please add your name as a co-sponsor of the resolution and enlist
your support in commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Ukrainian
Famine-Genocide.
Sincerely,
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J. Stalin. This Should Not Happen Again
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By the Chumak Road of the Thirty Seventh
Poster by B. Boyko
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Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
311 Massachusetts Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Tel: (202) 547-0018, Fax: (202) 543-5502, E-mail: unis@ucca.org
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