Ukrainians attend "Celebrate N.J." reception

PRINCETON, N.J. - Approximately 100 representatives of the ethnic communities of New Jersey were invited to a June 12 reception here at the governor's mansion, Drumthwacket, to mark the "Celebrate N.J." campaign that acknowledges the state's rich multicultural heritage and celebrates the contributions ethnic communities have made to New Jersey. Seen above with Gov. Jon Corzine (center) is the Ukrainian delegation: John Burtyk, president of the New Jersey Coordinating Council of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America; Michael Koziupa, president of the Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine; Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky, founder and president of the Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund; Camilla Huk, member of the Ethnic Advisory Council of New Jersey; Leonard Mazur, president of the Ukrainian American Professionals and Businesspersons Association (UAPBA) of New York and New Jersey; Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the Ukrainian National Association; and Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky, vice-president of the UAPBA.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, June 25, 2006, No. 26, Vol. LXXIV

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