I wish to extend my sincere congratulations to the Bosnian community in recognizing    November 25^th as a special day for Bosnian people who live in Hamilton and all over the world, being Bosnia’s National Statehood Day.This day is significant and symbolizes a groundbreaking historical moment for contemporary Bosnia and Herzegovina as it confirms Bosnian statehood - including its legal, political and social endurance, and elevation. Bosnia and Herzegovina has embedded in itself a centuries-old tradition of mixing different cultures, practices, and religions, bringing all this uniqueness in Bosnian spirituality which has helped her survive today and hopefully for many more centuries to come. I commend the communities of Bosnia and Herzegovina for standing strong and united and continuing to recognize the importance of this day every year.