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 70
th
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. 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 70
th
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 70
th
anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide.
Sincerely,
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