Friday, Aug. 23, at 4 p.m., on the steps of West Haven City Hall, Mayor Dorinda Borer will present a proclamation to the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Chapter 108, honoring Ukrainian Independence Day, which is August 24th. Ukraine was a Republic of the Union of Soviet and Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1919, until 1991. The Soviet Union ceased to exist later that year.
According to the organizations Public Advocacy Chairwoman Anne Salemme, Mayors and First Selectmen throughout Connecticut will be issuing proclamations honoring Ukraine, which has been at war with neighboring Russia for over two years.
The ceremony is open to the public.