[ALBSA-Info] Congresswoman Kelly Honorary Co-Chair of NAAC

[National Albanian American Council - NAAC]

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For Immediate Release:  October 24, 2001      Contact:  Sokol Shtylla (202) 466-6900


PRESS RELEASE
 
Congresswoman Sue Kelly Joins NAAC as an Honorary Co-Chair
 
Washington DC, October 24, 2001 - The National Albanian American Council issued the following statement announcing Congresswoman Kelly as an Honorary Co-Chair.
 
Congresswoman Sue Kelly of New York has joined the National Albanian American Council as an Honorary Co-Chair.  Over the years Congresswoman Kelly has worked closely with NAAC as an active member of the Congressional Albanian Issues Caucus.  In 1999 she traveled with members of NAAC to France and met with Albanian representatives at the Rambouillet Peace Conference.  Congresswoman Kelly was a firm supporter of the US-led military action to liberate Kosova from Milosevic's tyranny and spoke on numerous occasions on the floor of the House urging the American effort to help the people of Kosova in their fight for basic human rights and freedom.  
 
During the crisis in Macedonia, members of NAAC joined Congresswoman Kelly in a meeting with Secretary of State Colin Powell.  Together they urged the US government to remain involved in the peace process and to demonstrate leadership in order to guarantee a lasting peace in Macedonia.  Shortly after that meeting, Ambassador James Pardew was appointed as the US Envoy to the peace talks in Macedonia. 
 
"It has been an honor to work with Congresswoman Kelly.  Over the years she has shown true commitment to and leadership on Albanian issues," said Richard Lukaj, Chairman of NAAC.  "It is with great pleasure that we welcome her as an Honorary Co-Chair of our organization.  We look forward to further strengthening our joint efforts to bring lasting peace to the Balkans," concluded Lukaj.  
 
Congresswoman Kelly currently serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional Albanian Issues Caucus.  She joins Senator Jon Corzine and Congressmen Eliot Engel, Peter King, and Mark Kirk as Honorary Co-Chairs of the National Albanian American Council.
 
The National Albanian American Council ("NAAC") is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Albanians and promoting peace and economic development in the Balkans by fostering democratic policy, promoting respect for human rights, and conducting educational and developmental programs.
 
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