ALOIS MOCK & BISHOP KOMARICA DECLARED HONORARY CITIZENS OF SPLIT

( Editorial: --> 8339 ) SPLIT, July 17 (Hina) - The Split town council on Friday unanimously decided to declare Austria's former Foreign Minister Alois Mock and Banja Luka Bishop Franjo Komarica honorary citizens. Austria's contribution in the crucial moments of Croatia's struggle for its recognition is great, especially the contribution of the then Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alois Mock, the council said in a statement. Mock is to receive an honorary citizen charter at a ceremony in Split on August 7. The decision on declaring Banja Luka Bishop Franjo Komarica an honorary citizen of Split was prompted by the Bishop's brave mission of telling the truth about the war in the region and of helping every man, regardless of his nationality, religion or social class. The ceremony of handing the charter to Bishop Komarica will be organised after the Bishop is contacted and arrangements are made. (hina) jn rml 171920 MET jul 98