Thank you Mr Mayor Adams for arriving. A round of applause for the mayor. We now would like to invite Croatian Council General Nikit Zako Pachovich to say a few words. Just like more than a million Croatian Americans in communities all across the United States, the crots of New York are woven into the fabric of this great city. Ever since the first ship from Croatia arrived in New York in 1797, numerous crowds and people from Croatia have found a home right here. They brought their central European diligence and Mediterranean passion. New York was inspiration for them as they themselves inspired their fellow citizens. From the prima donna, Zinka Kuns Milano, who reigns supreme metometropolitan opera for 30 years, the baseball player Roger Maris, the record-breaking New York Yankee, the scientist Nikola Tesla, a mind from the future who changed our world. To the Croatian American firefighters, soldiers, patriots who died on or after 9-11, two thousands of hard-working laborers, artist, entrepreneurs, educators, and others who have and who continue to call New York their own. Many of them are with us here today. From Hell's Kitchen, we are midtown to Astoria and Kuns and beyond. Croatia and New Yorkers have left their footprint in the Big Apple. Mr. Mayor, ladies and gentlemen, May 30th is an important date and has a special significance in Croatia along and rich history. It is on this date that we celebrate our democracy, our liberty, our statehood date. Our democracy came at a high cost three decades ago. We had to face a brutal aggressor and fight for our freedom. With fierce determination and a big heart, we prevailed against all odds. Reason like a phoenix from the Asia-Sys then, Croatia, the beautiful land of thousands of islands is today not only one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, but also the country that produces the fastest electric car in the world. Mr. Mayor, dear New Yorkers, today we raise the Croatian Red White and Blue and our famous checkers next to the stars, Pengled Banner. As allies, we honor the deep friendship and partnership between Croatia and the United States. Our shared values of democracy and liberty, we honor and thank the many thousands of Croatian Americans who have helped shape and build this significant city. God bless Croatia, God bless the United States of America and God bless and protect the New York City. And now, Mr. Mayor, dear Eric, allow me to present to you a small token of our appreciation. The famous checkered Croatian Jersey, sir. Thank you, sir. Oh my God! Take all those notes of honor. No, it's number one. It's number one. Thank you. Thank you. And we know New York City is the zop grab of America, the largest, the largest Croatian population in America is right here. And I know how beautiful the country is because years ago when I was in Croatia and watching the beautiful waterfront, watching how lovely the people are, watching how one can come there to just renew their energy and spirit. We thank the Croatian people here. You believe in family, you believe in business and you believe in public safety. And so, too, our council general, our ambassador, from a president, just to have you here as we raised for the first time, the flag here at Bowling Green. This is a symbol of the power and the strength of our country. And so when we raised the flag, we also raised and lift up this great country. I will wear this jersey proudly and consider me to be a member of Team Croatia. Thank you so much. So Council general, to wear assidates event, also celebrate 30 years of the opening of the Croatian Consulate in New York City and 31 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Croatia. It also provides a wonderful occasion to highlight the rich heritage of our Croatian American community. I look forward to the many ways everyone gathered will further invigorate New York as we take bold steps to get stuff done in for a brighter, more inclusive and prospered future for our global city. I, Eric Adams, mayor of the city of New York. Do proclaim today Croatia Heritage Day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.