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“НАШЕ ЖИТТЯ”, ЖОВТЕНЬ - ЛИСТОПАД 2008 27 Olena speaking at UNWLA convention Martha, the women of the Houston UNWLA branch always made me feel welcomed and supported. I owe them a big Thank you! And as I sat at the convention in Detroit, a wave of deep gratitude washed over me and I stood up and thanked the women of the UNWLA publicly for teaching me about Ukrainian customs, giving me a forum in which to practice them, and encouraging me to learn more and keep the history and traditions alive. And, let’s be honest. The greatest part about you is that you serve as role models for many in- dustrious, intelligent, beautiful, and strong women. This summer, I witnessed someone I love go through a very trying time. Though I had been accepted into a clinical psychology program in Washington, DC, I decided I wanted to stay in Houston to continue to love and support my friend. The last six months have been challenging, but also full of joy, growth, and interaction with anxious and excited high school kids. I am now an Admission Counselor at Rice University traveling for five weeks on recruitment trips and re-applying to PhD programs. As I look toward the future, I take heart and think of the women who have come before me and showed me that it is possible to persevere and have hope in difficult times, standing by your friends while listening to your own intuition. Martha is still here to stand by me and support me. I look at her, I see her strength, and I feel empowered to live in a way that honors my Ukrainian heritage. I think about you women of the UNWLA and the strength and grace I observed in Detroit. I look forward to many more conventions. In the mean- time, I will continue to study Ukrainian in the Rice Language Lab and enjoy UNWLA events. This Saturday, I’m attending the Fall Mas - querade in Houston, most likely as a Forest Maiden (my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume will not fit the Enchanted Forest theme). I will continue to tell people about Ukraine, its history, its people, and its need for freedom. Some day, I will serve as in inspiration and support for others, following in your footsteps. Thank you for a wonderful convention. See you in a few years! Congratulations to Lesia Liss who was recently elected as a member of the House of Representatives of the State of Michigan, winning 70% of the votes cast. Lesia, who attended the UNWLA Convention in Troy, Michigan, is the daughter in law of Olena Liskiwsky, the Holodomor survivor who carried the Holodomor torch during the opening ceremonies, member of UNWLA Branch 81. We also congratulate UNWLA Vice President Anna Macielinski who was named Ukrainian of the Year at the 69th Anniversary Banquet organized and hosted by Ukrainian graduates of Detroit and Windsor, Michigan. Also honored was Alberta Cieply , who received a Distinguished Service Award.
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