[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2086]
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                       TRIBUTE TO GEORGE KARTIKIS

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                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember the life and 
service of George Kartikis who served as benefactor chairman of the 
AHEPA Fifth District Cancer Research Foundation. I think that almost 
everyone has known a friend or family member that has been effected by 
this devastating disease. This organization is responsible for 
fundraising and grant awarding to scientists and research medical 
institutions whose primary goal is to find a cure for cancer. Mr. 
Kartikis played a very important role in this organization, and on 
November 1 the foundation will honor him.
  In 1996, under the direction of Mr. Kartikis, the foundation awarded 
grants to the Fox Chase Cancer Center, the Cancer Institute of New 
Jersey and Hackensack Medical Center in the amount of $170,000. This is 
no small donation and it was made possible because of the efforts of 
many generous individuals, including Mr. Kartikis. The entire cancer 
research community in this country will miss his energy and dedication 
to this most worthy cause.
  George Kartikis set an example of giving. He lent a hand to help cure 
a disease that affects millions of Americans. Mr. Speaker, let us all 
learn by his example.

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