Many colleges and universities in this country now offer courses in Ukrainian history and language. and Harvard University has established the Ukrainian Research Institute with endowed chairs in Ukrainian history. language. and literature. Several Ukrainian art museums and cultural centers have been built throughout the country. and these activities not only have preserved the ethnic heritage of the Ukrainian people. but also have enhanced the ethnic diversity of America. Ukrainians who have immigrated to the United States have brought with them love of liberty and their respect for law. Allowed to practice their religion in freedom. Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox immigrants constructed beautiful golden dome churches. which are a visible part of the skyline of many American cities especially in the Northeast. Several Ukrainian newspapers. including "Svoboda." and its Englishlanugage edition. "The Ukrainian Weekly." join the ranks of hundries of other ethnic periodicals and newspapers enjoying the constitutional guarantee of a free press. Americans of Ukrainian descent and Ukrainianborn immigrants to this country have contributed mightily to the social. scientific. economic. political. and cultural advancement of our Nation. They have helped make the United States one of the greatest countries in the world. Mr. Speaker. on this occasion of 100 years of Ukrainian immigration to the United States. I am proud to congratulate UkrainianAmericans in the 11th Congressional District of Illinois which I am honored to represent. and Americans of Ukrainian descent throughout the country. on their achievements and contributions. making our community and our Nation a better place to live. and I extend to them my best wishes in their continuing efforts which add to the strength and greatness of America.e
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