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"After more than two decades of community effort and hope, this long-awaited recognition arrives as a powerful affirmation of the Assyrian presence and contribution to Skokie’s civic life.
The moment is especially meaningful because Skokie is home to one of the largest concentrated Assyrian community in the region. Assyrian students make up more than 30 percent of the local school population, and institutions such as the Assyrian Community Center, Mar Sargis Parish of the Assyrian Church of the East, and the Assyrian National Council of Illinois stand as pillars of cultural, spiritual, and social life. These institutions have helped generations maintain their heritage while becoming deeply woven into the fabric of the city."
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