[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 160 (Tuesday, October 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1959]
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                      MALONEY HONORS GEORGE DELIS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 17, 1995

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a wonderful 
event that will be taking place in my district this weekend.
  On Saturday, October 14th the Broadway-Astoria Merchants & 
Professionals Association will be holding their 15th Annual Dinner 
Dance. This year's dinner dance will pay tribute to Mr. George Delis as 
the Association's Man of the Year.
  The life of George Delis is one of those classic American success 
stories. Born in Greece in 1945, George's parents left Greece to move 
to the United States when George was still very young. In 1962, the 
entire Delis family moved from Manhattan to the Astoria section of 
Queens, and they still live there today. I am proud to represent this 
wonderful community in the U.S. Congress.
  George Delis' contributions to Queens are well known throughout the 
community. After graduation from college, George was hired by the Youth 
Services Agency as a youth counselor. This marked the beginning of a 
life devoted to helping out both those in need and the community in 
which he lives.
  In 1974, George was appointed to Community Board 1, and was hired as 
district manager of the board in 1977. George wrote the proposal for 
the Motion Picture Museum and has worked for the development of the 
Steinway Industrial area, which in turn became the single largest 
industrial development in Queens.
  In addition, George has played a large part in the organization of 
the Greater Astoria Historical Society, the 30th Avenue Merchants 
Association, and the Colon Council. He is married to Terri Angelis, a 
public school teacher from Forest Hills.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending George.

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