| Proclamation Whereas, Finland gained independence in 1917 after a century of domination by Russia, and Whereas, Finland persevered in the Winter War of 1939-40, and unlike other countries, managed not to become a Soviet satellite, and Whereas, Finland was the only country to repay its World War I debts, and Whereas, Finland has developed a strong educational system, and Whereas, Finland has preserved their cultural heritage in music and the arts, and Whereas, Finland has developed industries such as the manufacture of paper, glassware and Nokia telephones, and Whereas, Finnish Americans everywhere are proud of Finland existing as a democracy over these 90 years, Now therefore be it resolved, that the Finger Lakes Finns of Central New York State, an organization open to anyone of Finnish origin or with an interest in Finnish culture, congratulates Finland and its people on the 90th anniversary of its independence. December 6, 2007 Elizabeth daCunha Koski, President
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