[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 39 (Wednesday, April 13, 1994)]
[Senate]
[Page S]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: April 13, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
                           MIKIS THEODORAKIS

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, Mikis Theodorakis is an internationally 
renowned artist and one of Greece's preeminent living composers. 
Throughout his life he has been dedicated to forging a modern Greek 
identity through his powerful and popular music. He uses his artistic 
forum to further such admirable causes as the environment and an end to 
child hunger, which has earned him awards from nations spanning the 
globe.
  In addition to internationally recognized achievements, he has also 
been extensively involved in the life of his country. As a member of 
the resistance against the German occupation of Greece in 1943, he 
proved himself early on as a dedicated and sincere Greek patriot. Since 
then he has been involved in government and the political life of his 
country.
  Mikis Theodorakis has contributed much to the rich culture of Greece 
and continues to be a productive contributor to the music of the world.
  Mr. President, I join in welcoming Mikis Theodorakis to the United 
States for his first series of concerts in over 20 years.

                          ____________________