[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 132 (Monday, September 29, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING CAPTAIN NIKOLAOS FRANGOS

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                             HON. RON KLINK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 29, 1997

  Mr. KLINK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 1997 Hellenic 
Chamber of Commerce ``Man of the Year Award'' recipient, Capt. Nikolaos 
Frangos. Born in the town of Kardamyla on the island of Chios, 
Nikolaos's family was no stranger to the maritime merchants trade. 
Today, he is the owner of one of the largest dry bulk shipping fleets 
in the world. His shipping enterprise has grown to over 3,000 crew 
members and shore-based employees.
  Captain Frangos has provided a great service to people throughout the 
world. During the gulf war he assisted the United States by shipping 
much needed supplies to our troops based in the Middle East. He is a 
gentleman worthy of the distinction of the Hellenic American man of the 
year. His accomplishments outside the shipping industry include his 
membership to the governing board of the Orphanage of Vouliagmeni and 
his membership to the Leadership-100 of the Archdiocese of America.
  It is with great pride and honor that I urge my colleagues to rise 
and honor the life and contribution of Capt. Nikolaos Frangos and his 
wonderful family including his wife Stella and his children Angeliki, 
John, and Maria. His devotion to his family, his country, and the world 
are truly admirable.

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