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Hungarian president Pál Schmitt in Cleveland

Hungarian president Pál Schmitt in Cleveland Ohio
Page 2 - September 18, 2011

Hungarian President Pál Schmitt visited Cleveland Ohio on September 17 and 18, 2011.

On Saturday September 17, he visited Cardinal Mindszenty Plaza and placed a wreath at the statue of Cardinal Mindszenty and at the statue of the Hungarian Freedom Fighter. (See Page 1 of President Schmitt's visit)

On Sunday September 18, the president visited the Hungarian Cultural Garden, the statue of Lajos Kossuth, the Father of Hungarian Democracy,in University Circle and attended Mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church on Buckeye. He then attended a special reception at the Marriott downtown.

Special thanks to Gregory Polyak who took these pictures from the Sunday events.

Hungarian president Pál Schmitt in the Hungarian Cultural Garden with Ernie Mihaly and Marika Megyimori.  Garden Landscaper Ed Radick is in back with hands crossed

Hungarian president Pál Schmitt in the Hungarian Cultural Garden with Ernie Mihaly and Marika Megyimori. Garden Landscaper Ed Radick is in back with hands crossed


Hungarian president Pál Schmitt in the Hungarian Cultural Garden

President Pál Schmitt greets Ernie Mihaly, Carolyn Balogh, Ed Radick and John Megyimori in the Hungarian Cultural Garden


Greg Polyak and President Schmitt

Greg Polyak and President Schmitt


President Pál Schmitt with Dr Steven Reger and Carolyn Balogh

President Pál Schmitt with Dr Steven Reger and Carolyn Balogh in the Hungarian Cultural Garden


Edith Lauer greets President Schmitt at the Kossuth statue

Edith Lauer greets President Schmitt at the Kossuth statue


Hungarian Scouts at the Kossuth statue

Hungarian Scouts at the Kossuth statue


President Pal Schmitt greets Hungarian Scouts at the Kossuth statue

President Pal Schmitt greets Hungarian Scouts
at the Kossuth statue


President Pál Schmitt group at the statue of Kossuth in Cleveland Ohio

President Pál Schmitt group at the statue of Kossuth in Cleveland


The reception after Mass included dance performances, presentations and awards.

Edith Lauer and Jenny Brown

Edith Lauer and Jenny Brown


Folkdance presentation by the Cleveland Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble

Folkdance presentation by the
Cleveland Hungarian Scout Folk Ensemble


Ernie Mihaly, Alan & Mary Ann Waddle, John & Maria Megyimori, Carolyn Balogh, Richard Fleischman, Kori Smith and Judith Cinti.

Ernie Mihaly, Alan & Mary Ann Waddle, John & Marika Megyimori, Carolyn Balogh, Richard Fleischman, Kori Smith and Judith Cinti.


President Pál Schmitt and Greg Polyak

President Pál Schmitt and Greg Polyak


Awardee Sándor Krémer, Consul General Károly Dán, Senior Consul Zita Bencsik, President Pár Schmitt, Ambassador György Szapáry during the award presentation

Awardee Sándor Krémer, recipient of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic - Officer's Cross, Consul General Károly Dán, Senior Consul Zita Bencsik, President Pál Schmitt and Ambassador György Szapáry


Sándor Krémer with President Pál Schmitt and Ambassador György Szapáry

Sándor Krémer with President Pál Schmitt
and Ambassador György Szapáry


Dr Peter Forgach introduces Gabriella Nadas as recipient of the Hungarian President's Medal of Merit.

Dr Peter Forgach introduced Gabriella Nadas as recipient of the Hungarian President's Medal of Merit.


Dr Peter Forgach introduces Gabriella Nadas as recipient of the Hungarian President's Medal of Merit.


Gabriella Nadas and President Pál Schmitt

Gabriella Nadas and President Pál Schmitt


Edith Lauer speaking

Edith Lauer


Jeanette Grasselli Brown accepts her award (President's Medal Of Merit) from Hungarian President Pal Schmitt after Ambassador Dr. Gyorgy Szapary introduced her

Jeanette Grasselli Brown accepts the President's Medal Of Merit from Hungarian President Pál Schmitt


Jeanette Grasselli Brown speaks about the President's Medal Of Merit from Hungarian President Pál Schmitt


Jeanette Grasselli Brown accepts the President's Medal Of Merit from Hungarian President Pál Schmitt



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