Mr. Frantz GUMBS
President C.O.M. Saint Martin
Dear Mr. President,
It certainly was a distinct honor and privilege to be granted the opportunity to make a presentation to you and the Councilors present, yesterday evening, Monday June 15, 2009.
Although the time to elaborate on the topic ('Cultural identity/traditions') and all of its aspects and implications was too short, we are grateful for having been granted the chance to share our vision on it and to be able to initiate a serious discussion as well. It is very clear that, while that should have been the case a long time ago, sooner rather than later, as a people and community, we will have to deal with these and other aspects of our reality on this island if we are to succeed in achieving stability and any for of constitutional success.
In addition, we once more re-iterate our willingness to continue making our contribution in bringing socio-economic equity and balance to our society.
As a native-indigenous grassroots St. Martin people's movement, we are fully convinced that it is our moral duty and privilege to take the initiative in this process of nation-/bridge-building, necessary to bring out the full internal potentials of this island for its native people and those wishing to part of us as a St. Martin people.
We therefore once more thank you for the opportunity and pledge our continued support to the Collectivity and others in these endeavors.
With respect,
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Leopold James
President SNBF & L'Esprit de Concordia
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