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.