[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E277-E278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   IN RECOGNITION OF THE HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES ADULT EDUCATION CENTER 
                               VOLUNTEERS

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                        HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to staff 
and volunteers at the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center and to 
recognize their considerable accomplishments.
  The Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center is guided by the 
leadership of Principal Robert P. Villano and Assistant Principal 
Martin D. Simonoff. The backbone of the adult education center, 
however, is composed by the numerous volunteers who work so diligently 
with the adult students.
  I would like to mention one of these volunteers in particular. His 
name is Otto Esteire. Otto has distinguished himself by his 
extraordinary dedication and assistance and is scheduled to receive an 
award from the Office of Applied Technology, Adult, Career, and 
Community Education.
  Mr. Speaker, it is through the hard work of Otto, the other 
volunteers and staff, that the Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education 
Center is able to assist students of all ages to prepare for the G.E.D. 
exam, to sharpen their skills in preparation for entering the work 
force, and to encourage them in their efforts to succeed in their 
goals. The entire south Florida community is grateful for their 
contributions.

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                         GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                        HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 1996

  Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 175th 
anniversary of Greek Independence Day which will take place on March 
25, 1996. It is my pleasure to join the many friends of Greece and the 
nearly 3 million Greek-Americans living in the United States in 
celebrating the day the Greeks began their long struggle for 
independence from the Ottoman Empire.
  We must remember that the ancient Greeks first developed the concept 
of democracy and many of their philosophies serve as the cornerstones 
of our modern democracy. Time has not lessened the wisdom of 
Aristotle's insight when he said:

       If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly 
     to be found in democracy, they will best be attained when all 
     persons alike share in the government to the utmost.

  March 25 is a day to reflect on these words and remember the courage 
of the Greeks who proclaimed their independence on that day in 1821 and 
fought bravely for nearly a decade. The belief in democracy and the 
willingness to sacrifice for it is a common heritage that the people of 
Greece and the people of the United States share and is reflected by 
the contributions Greek-Americans make nationwide.
  While celebrations will take place nationwide, a very special event 
is planned for Boston. My friends at the Federation of Hellenic-
American Societies of New England and the Greek Orthodox Diocese of 
Boston have organized their 2d Annual Greek Independence Day Parade. It 
is my great pleasure to recognize this event and I know it will be 
another tremendous success.

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