Re: [Cz-L] problems with Popovici's plaque

Miriam (Mimi) Taylor <mirtaylo_at_indiana.edu>

Florentin,

I did not write that the Chernivtsi city government rejected
the proposed Romanian inscription. So far it has not done so.
A private contact in Chernivtsi wrote me, that they MIGHT do so.
I wrote about this to the Cz.-List because, I wanted to know,
what to do, if this indeed happened. It may not happen.

I want the Romanian text to be included, because Mr. Popovici
was Romanian. But, next to the purpose of honoring this outstanding
man, the plaque is to serve as a reminder and an example of how
a single person can affect positively the fate of thousands.

Mimi


 


> Dear former Czernowitzers,
> I have hesitated a long time to write you in connection with Popovici's
> plaque. But I am disgusted by the City government proposal. I am a Romanian
> and Traian Popovici also. The elimination of his tongue langue represents a
> dishonor of his memory. I think that Popovici would never agree with this
> option. Explain to the city council that the plaque is in his honor and not in
> Ukrainian honor! Popovici was in love with Romanian language and this desire
> must be respected. Otherwise I'm afraid that your efforts are in vain. At
> least from Popovici's point of view! To use Ukrainian language instead of
> Romanian is unacceptable for his honor. He was a fighter for justice, but now
> you agree with an injustice in his name!!!! Remember the fact that he
> respected your principles then when he interceted for you. I think that you
> must make the same thing!I agree with Andy and Jerome in their remarks. Please
> not give up easily at this delicate problem!With trust Florentin

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