Magyar News, 1999. szeptember-2000. augusztus (10. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2000-06-01 / 10. szám
I Magyar News WELCOME TO CONNECTICUT *•*'}"**/■ v* * At times there are things that happen as if they came out of the blue. Recently one of these occurred. I received an invitation to the Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. The governor proclaimed a day as the Immigrant and Refugee Day. I thought half of the state's population would be at the Capitol building. It was a select group of people with their friends. This event was sponsored by the Connecticut Legal Immigrant and Refuge Advocacy Coalition. The purpose of this gathering was to recognize members of the community who came to the shores of America and in some positive way helped individuals and the community. There were fifteen adults and two students from the whole state who received the honor of being recognized. The ceremony was held in the Old Legislation Chamber. The seventeen persons had a white carnation in their lapel or on the dress. Those who had a white and a red flower were the officials and the organizers It so happened that relatives and State o ecticut Jntrotnictö bp (general Säösiemblp (Official Citation Sinn tut Ktvin 8. Sullivan u{ At 5A 1 (Ec tt Intel)? tmoton to alt tlwt: «Etje Connecticut Senate ijecetip otters its SinceceSt congratulations to: JOSEPH BALOGH in recognition of ®f)r entice memtierstiip cxtenbs its Oer? best busies on tins memorable occasion anb expresses tbe bope tot eontimieb success. 6ibrn tljis im tap o( ap**t, 20« at tip jfetate Capitol Syarttorb. Connecticut Jit-- ' JJfriibtnMPro aentport ftmetarp oí tfir &tatr were not wearing friends flowers Martin Catler, MC, called the meeting to order. The National Guard presented the colors, the American and the State flags. The event started with the national anthem led by Maria Do Rosario Spencer Fonseca, followed by the Secretary of State, Susan Bysiewicz. She, on behalf of the government gave the opening remarks. The keynote speaker was John Weiss, former Officer in Charge of the Immigration and Naturalization Services in Connecticut, now a member of the International Institute. After thirty years of service he retired at the beginning of this year. He talked about his experience during his time in office. He also recalled his memories of his grandparents who came to the United States from Hungary. He talked about his life as a second generation son being bom here. He compared the changes in lifestyle and praised the many immigrants who with hard work helped build this country and with their special abilities made this part of the world a better place in which to live in. The award presentations were conducted by the Honorable Kevin B. Sullivan, Senate President, the Honorable Jerry Wagner and Aired Dyce. MC Marvin Catler introduced each recipient and gave a summary of their background. One student was from high school, the other from Harvard University. Among the adults there was a variety of occupations. Presidents and CEOs of companies, business owners, Superior Court Judge, medical doctor, soccer coach of UCONN women’s team, banker, sign language teacher and multi language translator. I was nominated by the International Institute of Connec-ticut as editor of the Magyar News. I share this honor with all who help me with the work for our Hungarian com-The State Capitol flying the Hungarian flag on the right. munity. I thank all those who write articles, who help make the paper and take care of the circulation. It was a great feeling to be with all those people of different nationalities. Joseph F. Balogh fcüitf nf (ftmiurrtUut By His Excellency JOHN G. HOW LAN D. Governor: an Official Statement WHEREAS. The Connecticut Legal Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is an association of volunteer ethnic and social service organizations working on behalf of legal immigrants and refugees; and WHEREAS, The Connecticut Legal Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is bolding the 3rd Annual Connecticut Immigrant Day to honor our naturalized citizens; and WHEREAS, Connecticut Legal Immigrant Day celebrates and showcases the contributions of immigrants to the United States. Our immigrants have brought their talents and achievements to tbe areas of education, business, technology, science, the arts, government and community sendee; now THERF.FORF., I, John G. Rowland, Governor of the State of Connecticut, do hereby officially designate April IS, 2000 as LEGAL IMMIGRANT DAY in the State of Connecticut I commend all Immigrant Day Award Recipients on their outstanding contributions to our Nation. Page 1
