Amerikai Magyar Hírlap, 2007 (19. évfolyam, 1-50. szám)

2007-05-18 / 21. szám

HUNGARIAN AMERICAN COALITION HONORS FORMER AMBASSADOR GEORGE HERBERT WALKER Washington, DC - On May 4, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) hosted its Annual Gala Benefit at the Decatur House in Washington, DC to honor the accomplishments of Ambassador George Her­bert Walker III, who served as United States Ambassador to the Republic of Hungary from 2003 to 2006. Mrs. Andrea Lauer Rice, Vice President of the Coalition, welcomed the distinguished audience, includ­ing the Ambassador’s wife, Mrs. Carol Walker, their family members and friends, as well as Ambassador András Simonyi and Mrs. Nada Simonyi, H.E. Mr. Janos Horvath, Member of the Hungarian Parliament and Mrs. Linda Horvath, Dr. Lee Edwards, Chairman, Victims of Communism Foundation and Mrs. Lee Edwards, Mr. Philip T. Reeker, former Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy, Budapest, and Mrs. Solveig Reeke, Mr. Karl Altau, Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee, and many Coalition Board members who came from all accross the United States. Ms. Rice stressed the Coalition’s commitment since its founding 16 years ago to programs such as the White House Internship, the Congressional Internship as well as the Coalition’s Scholarship programs. The proceeds of the Gala Benefit will enable the Coalition to offer to an ever growing number of young Hungar­ians what is often a life-defining experience to observe first-hand American government institutions and to study at American universities. The event was co-chaired by three outstanding business leaders from St. Louis, Missouri: Mr. Michael Neidorff, CEO of Centene Corp., Mr. Julius Joe Adorján, Honorary Consul General for Hungary in St. Louis, and Mr. Zsolt Rumy, CEO of Zoltek Coorporation. In his remarks, Mr. Neidorff described the outstanding contributions his good friend, Ambassador Walker has made in both business and non-profit spheres in Missouri. Coalition President Maximilian Teleki delivered the keynote speech recognizing Ambassador Walker. He described Ambassador Walker as someone who “has been unusually even-handed in building official and personal ties, and in giving advice when it was sought, to both the government coalition and members of the opposition in Hungary. Throughout his service, he has demonstrated the best of American character: fair­ness and openness; a genuine interest and willingness to help others; and a sincere desire to find solutions to difficult problems. Ambassador Walker also recognized that in this historically and culturally complex area of the world, enforcing internationally recognized national minority rights takes on keen importance. These rights, after all, are in the best traditions of American foreign policy, and the very touchstone of any society that calls itself fair, democratic and free. Ambassador Walker’s genuine sensitivity and thoghtful­­ness regarding the historic Hungarian communities in East and Central Europe well served our interests in promoting democracy in the region.” The Coalition’s special award was presented by Maximilian Teleki and Mrs. Edith Lauer, Chair Emer­­ita, with the following inscription: “In appreciation of George Herbert Walker III, Ambassador to Hungary, 2003-2006, for representing the best traditions of the United States in supporting the forces of freedom, democracy and solidarity for the benefit of the American and Hungarian nations, and whose record of ser­vice and integrity has earned the enduring gratitude of Hungarian-Americans.” In his acceptance speech, Ambassador Walker acknowledged Mr. Teleki’s leadership and the Coalition’s work, in strengthening ties between the US and Hungary, which he said were of vital importance. Ambas­sador Walker also mentioned the 5 million Hungarians living beyond the borders of Hungary as a result of “that obnoxious treaty of Trianon which unfairly burdened the Hungarian people and still does to this day.” And he added that today, Hungary is member of a strong and united Europe, and a trusted member of the transatlantic alliance ensuring a prosperous future for generations to come. Hungary’s President, László Solyom, and former US President, George Herbert Walker Bush, saluted Ambassador Walker in letters sent to the Gala Dinner participants. Members of the Chairman’s Committee included: the Honorable Nancy G. Brinker, Ms. Julia Ernst, Mrs. Ina Ginsburg, H. E. Ambassador György von Habsburg, Ms. Susan Hutchison, Mr. John N. Lauer and Mrs. Edith K. Lauer, Mr. and Mrs. Imre Lendvai Lintner, the Honorable Anikó Gaal Schott, Mr. C. Barton Rice Jr. and Mrs. Andrea Lauer Rice, H.E. the Ambassador of Hungary and Mrs. Náda Simonyi, Mrs. Mother's Day Greeting By 16-year-old Zsuzsa Sándor written and recited on Mother’s Day 2007 Alhambra American Hungarian Baptist Church Right from the start, you carried us under your heart. You cherished us and held us dear, we were protected and felt no fear. Soon we began to take steps to walk, than words - when we began to talk. Soon you watched us grow day by day and prayed to the Lord to bless us in every way. We love the simplicity of a kiss or hug, the little touch or even your smile does very much. You always encourage us to climb our mountains and your love is abundant and flowing like fountains. With your words we feel so strong you make us truly feel we belong. When we have pain, you feel it too and even may cry somehow you seem to know everything, that’s not a lie. We don’t always seem to appreciate all you do But we truly do wholeheartedly love you. We thank God for blessing us with mothers like you Because without you what would we do? Május 18, 2007 Helen M. Szablya, Mr. Maximil­ian Teleki and Mrs. Wendy Jager­­son Teleki, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Varga. Major sponsors of the evening included: Diebold Inc., the Charles Simonyi Foundation for the Arts and Sciences, the William Penn Association, the Hungarian Reformed Federa­tion of America, the Pannonius Foundation and numerous other donors. Andrea Lauer Rice closed the evening by thanking all guests for supporting the Coalition’s Scholarship Fund, for continu­ing to recognize the Coalition’s programs of education and infor­mation, and for taking part in a special evening that honored a great American. :f: * % * * Sándor Zsuzsi, az anyáknapi vers szerzője (forrás: Előd László) r Actress Eva Szörényi's Big 90-Year Birthday Bash at the New Duna Csárda (full report in the next issue of the Hírlap) Nobel Laureate George Olah and his wife Judy are greeted by Rev. 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