To the poet and academician
B.I. Oliinyk
Dear Borys Illich!
Please accept my sincere greetings on the occasion of a great event in your life - the 75th anniversary.
All Ukrainians recognize and congratulate you as a talented poet, popular politician and one of the moral authorities of Ukraine. Honoring you, Ukrainian people pay respect to all the prominent figures that bore a great influence on modern history.
Your biography is an example of a devoted service to the Motherland and its future. It combines a great poetic talent, successive views, an ability to implement effective practical actions. Furthermore, your kindness shares its light and warmth with everyone who meets you.
I sincerely wish you happiness, health, moral and physical strength in your everyday work for the benefit of Ukraine.
Sincerely yours,
Volodymyr LYTVYN