Hungarian American Coalition News, 2000 (9. évfolyam, 1-3. szám)
2000 / 3. szám
thanks the Club for its extraordinary assistance in organizing several outstanding concerts in Sarasota for Liszt Academy student performers. In recognition of their contribution, a seat in the Great Hall of the Academy has been formally named in honor of the "Kossuth Club of Sarasota". Wonderful Travel Adventures in Transylvania Hungarian American community leaders from Seattle, Washington, Lucy and Tibor Fueresz, Helen and John Szablya and their grandson, Steve took an unforgettable trip to Erdély (Transylvania) this summer. During their twelve-day-tour they visited 45 localities. They explored museums, natural wonders, famous historical monuments, fortified churches and production of folkart. The participants of the journey were housed in private homes, where they enjoyed loving service and fantastic food. They took part in the annual, famous pilgrimage to Csiksomlyo on Saturday before Pentecost. A crowd of more than 200,000 people flocked to the mountain. An altar was set up under a shelter for Holy Mass that lasted for almost two hours. People were singing old Hungarian songs of Mary, the Hungarian National Anthem and the Szekely Anthem. If you are interested in the excellent report of Lucy Fueresz about this trip, please call the Coalition office to request a copy. IN MEMÓRIÁM Myra (Casimira) Lenard (1924-2000) We were deeply saddened by the passing of Myra Lenard, long-time Executive Director of the Washington Office of the Polish American Congress. For nearly 20 years she was the much respected and revered force representing Polish Americans in the nation's capital. From the difficult days of Solidarity and Martial Law through the ratification of Poland's membership in NATO, and the recent conversion of the proceeds of the Polish American Enterprise Fund into the Polish American Freedom Foundation, Myra led the battles in the US Congress and the White House, organizing grass roots support for issues vital to Poland and Polish Americans. Myra and her husband, Caz, were wonderful friends and advisors during the founding of the Coalition ten years ago. She gained the love and respect of many Coalition members. She will be remembered with deep admiration. Agnes Maticza (1925-2000) Agnes Maticza, who died recently at the age of 75, was a long-time leader of the Los Angeles Hungarian American community. She settled in the area in 1955, and for 38 years worked with the International Institute of America, rising to Executive Director of the organization. She was an active leader in the Friends of Hungarian Scouting and of her Church, and organized many informational and fund-raising events for the benefit of Hungarian minorities in the Carpathian Basin. Her energy, humor, and joy of life will be deeply missed by all who knew her. , f 10 • Hungarian American Coalition • October 2000
