Bryan’s Road, Maryland (May 26,
2008):-The Union of Liberian
Associations in the Americas in
collaboration with the Embassy
of Liberia near Washington DC
and the Mighty Barrolle and I.E.
Majestic Sports Associations of
Philadelphia and Trenton has
begun preparations for the
holding of the Joint
Independence Day Celebration
consistent with an agreement
reached in Trenton on April
26,2008.
To
facilitate the smooth conduct of this very auspicious
undertaking which will be held in the
Philadelphia-Trenton area, an 18- member Independence
Day Committee comprising distinguished personalities
representing ULAA and I.E. & Barrolle of
Philadelphia/Trenton has been constituted and mandated
to begin work immediately. Those appointed to the
Committee are as follow:
Mr. Isaac Saye Zawolo, Jr. - National Chairman
Hon. Edwin Dennis – National
Co-Chairman
Hon. Abu Zoeduah- National
Co-chairman
Mr. S. Ballah Massaquoi- Secretary
Madam Keturah Hoff- Member
Hon. J. Shiwoh Kamara- Member
Madam Lucy Kear- Member
Mr. Robert Mensah- Member
Madam Tarlow Miller- Member
Mr. Westmore Nagbe- Member
Mr. Conrade Mac Nyekan- Member
Madam Musu Richardson- Member
Mr. Isaac Zawolo
Mr. Kendrick Richardson- Member
Hon. Robert Smallwood- Member
Mr. Africanus Tarr- Member
Hon. Emmanuel Togba- Member
Madam Helena Wollie- Member
Mr. D. Zeogar Wilson- Member
Given the seriousness ULAA attaches to this engagement,
National President Emmanuel S. Wettee and H.E. Edwin F.
Sele, Minister Plenipotentiary, Deputy Chief of Mission
of the Embassy of the Republic of Liberia near
Washington DC will serve as advisors.
This
latest move of ULAA is directed at halting the further
exacerbation of tension amongst competing groups,
provide broader opportunities for Liberians to
conglomerate, celebrate the richness of our diversity
and commonalities through the holding of variety of
programs reflecting the values, traditions and customs
of our shared patrimony and to ensure that funds
generated are used to impact the lives of poverty
stricken masses in Liberia.
It
is anticipated that unlike previous celebration, this
year’s activity will include programs for all ages and
socio-cultural interest. Additionally, this years
activities will highlight the struggle of our people for
permanent residency status in the United States.
In
this regards President Wettee is meanwhile calling on
all Liberians including county and tribal organizations,
youth groups, churches, alumni associations and all
political and interest groups to join in this unique
national engagement.
Issued by the Secretariat
Isaac Saye Zawolo, Jr.
National General Secretary
