The Eighth Hungarian Tribe, 1982 (9. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1982-07-01 / 7. szám

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HARRISBURG

PROCLAMATION

CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK JULY 18 - 24, 1982

The quest for freedom has been a source of fierce struggle and determination for people throughout the world. Fueled by a burning desire to live, work and worship without fear of retribution, many brave men and women have sacrificed their lives to create a society of justice and a world of peace and goodwill. As Americans, we are fortunate recipients of the realization of that dream. Yet in many countries, the flame of liberty continues to be tainted by the oppression and degradation characteristic of intolerant governments.

We who enjoy the fruits of freedom must recognize that the rights we hold to be self-evident do not exist in all countries. We cannot and must not forget that some poeple are continually denied their most basic human rights in their homelands, and they are forced to live in silence, hunger and fear. We must not ignore those who are held bondage by totalitarian governments and are imprisoned for their dreams and beliefs. As we witness the distressing turn of events in countries throughout the world, we must strive to ensure that America's legacy of liberty is preserved and promoted for future generations, in the hope that one day all people will be free.

In recognition of the efforts of all brave men and women who are working for freedom and justice in their own lands, I, Dick Thornburgh, Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, do hereby proclaim July 18 - 24, 1982 as CAPTIVE NATIONS WEEK in Pennsylvania. I urge all Pennsylvanians to join with all freedom-loving people in support of the ideals of freedom of conscience, movement and speech.

GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Governor, at the City of Harrisburg, this fifteenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eighty-two, and of the Commonwealth the two hundred and sixth.