To the veterans of the Great Patriotic War,
citizens of the city of Ordzhonikidze
of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Dear friends!
I sincerely congratulate you on the 70th liberation anniversary of your native town from fascist invaders.
This date casts mind of each of you, the citizen of Ordzhonikidze, back to the tumultuous events of the war and lights a candle of gratitude in our souls to the glorious soldiers for hastening the holiday of Victory. We shall always remember military and labour deeds of all those who sacrificed their life and health for our peaceful present day.
It is the holy duty of the present generation and the generations to come – to measure up to the deed of our parents and grandparents. You promote the development of Prydniprovsk region by your tireless work, achievements and good deeds.
I wish all of you, dear friends, sound health, happiness, welfare, warmth and prosperity into every home, as well as unwavering faith in yourself and in the tomorrow of our state.
May there always dominate peace and harmony on our blessed land!
Volodymyr RYBAK
Kyiv,
February 4, 2014