16 September 2008, 08:00
To The Citizens of Berdiansk district
Of Zaporzhia region
My sincere congratulations on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of Berdiansk region formation and 65th anniversary of liberation from German-Fascist invaders.
Your region has always been famous for industrious and firm of purpose people, who due to their hard and dedicated work had been making the history of their region, constantly multiplying its welfare.
It is pleasant to mention that due to the efforts of many generations your region has been recreated into the modern center of developed agricultural production. Restructuring of industry, agricultural complex have given the opportunity to improve economic indices and to increase people welfare. In year 2008 in region has been received the gross output of grain crops and leguminous plants in 85 % more than previous year.
Today I have the opportunity to thank for the scrupulous work, personal contribution of every person into the development of the region and the formation of Ukraine.
Especial esteem for all the veterans who protect their country with fortitude and without fear during The Great Patriotic War.
Wish You prosperity, peace and harmony. Let this holiday give you inspiration to make your region and the whole Ukraine wealthy and flourishing.
Arseniy Yatseniuk