Minnesota will officially celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has declared that Ukrainian Independence Day will be officially celebrated in Minnesota on August 24th, according to a proclamation posted on the state's website.
“The United States and the State of Minnesota have benefited tremendously from the innovative spirit, rich culture and heritage, and determined work ethic of our Ukrainian American residents,” the governor’s proclamation read.
As Dayton explained, nearly 30,000 Ukrainian-Americans live in Minnesota, and have made significant contributions to the state’s educational, scientific, and economic successes.
“Ukrainian citizens have maintained a strong commitment to democratic ideals, even in times of hardship, famine, and foreign invasions, and they continue their effort to become a respected partner of the western community of democratic countries,” Dayton added.