Emanuel Welcomes Serbian Unity Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL-5) attended the third annual Serbian American Day Luncheon, held in Cannon Caucus Room.  This annual event is organized by the Serbian Unity Congress to bring Serbian-Americans from around the country together for a day of advocacy on the hill. 

“As a proud member of the Serbian Caucus, I welcome the Serbian Unity Congress and the Serbian-American community to this annual event,” said Emanuel.  “It is our duty to always strive to further relations and build lasting relationships so that we can stabilize and protect people from all religions and ethnicities.”

Emanuel was the co-Chair of the Serbian Caucus from 2004 – 2007. The House passed Congressman Emanuel’s resolution honoring the contributions of the Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic, who was assassinated in February 2003 after leading Serbia toward democratic and free market progress.  In addition, he cosponsored H.Res 596, condemning ethnic violence in Kosovo and H.Res 726, congratulating the people of Serbia and the government for their fair and free elections in 2004.