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Message by the Governor of New York to the Dominican Diaspora Symposium

Dear Friends:

It is a pleasure to extend warm greetings to all gathered for this Symposium and special tribute to the life and legacy of the late Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt B. Douglas. The Empire State is fortunate and proud to be home to such a diverse population representing every region of the world.

The Caribbean Community has played an integral role in helping to make our State such a wonderful place in which to live, work and raise families, and also has added significantly to the cultural tapestry that is unique to New York State.

On this occasion, you pay tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the independence, development and improvement of his country. Prime Minister Douglas was a leader and a visionary who made a positive difference by applying his knowledge and gifted perceptiveness to improve the quality of life for many Dominicans. His public service is a legacy to those who benefit today from his life’s work and the chosen theme for this conference, “The Involvement of the Diaspora in Dominica’s Development,” reflects your desire to carry out the late Prime Minister’s work after his untimely death.

In partnership, we have worked together, celebrated together and most recently suffered together, but it is through our united spirit that we will rise and fulfill the dreams of those who have served as fine examples for all of us. I would like to commend those being honored tonight as having paved roads to success in the fields of agriculture, radio, health, sports, tourism and education. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I salute each and every one of you for the many contributions you have made to the people of our great State.

Sincerely,
George Pataki

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