Westchester County Hosted a Ceremonial Flag-Raising Honoring the Albanian Community
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In celebration of Albanian Heritage Month, Westchester County hosted a ceremonial flag-raising at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains. The ceremony celebrated the contributions of the Albanian community to Westchester County and beyond.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: "We proudly raise the Albanian flag to recognize the Albanian community and their contributions to Westchester County. We are grateful for the strength and spirit they bring to our community, and we are proud to honor their heritage and history this month."
Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins said: "Westchester's Albanian community is an essential part of our County's diverse fabric. Our annual flag-raising ceremony allows us to celebrate their rich heritage and acknowledge the important role Albanian Americans play in making Westchester County a welcoming and inclusive place."
Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Vedat Gashi said: "As an Albanian American, this ceremony holds deep personal meaning. This ceremony is not only a celebration of the contributions of the Albanian community in our County but also a reflection of the unity and pride of Albanian Americans celebrating Albanian Heritage Month."
Westchester County Legislator Emiljana Ulaj said: " I am incredibly proud to see Westchester County recognize my community's contributions with this flag-raising. Albanian Americans bring a deep sense of pride, resilience, and unity to the fabric of Westchester, and it's heartening to know that our heritage is celebrated and valued."
Albanian Heritage Month is celebrated annually worldwide in November, coinciding with the Albanian Declaration of Independence, which declared Albania an independent sovereign nation on November 28, 1912. Westchester County is proud to join in this commemoration, recognizing the enduring contributions of the Albanian community and their role in enriching the County's diversity and culture.