[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 49 (Monday, April 12, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E599]
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   IN HONOR OF THE PANCYPRIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN WOMEN'S ISSUES 
NETWORK (WIN) ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR ANNUAL DINNER DANCE HONORING MS. 
                            TITINA LOIZIDES

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 12, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
the Women's Issues Network (WIN) division of the Pancyprian Association 
of America.
  WIN was established in the spring of 1996 out of an identified need 
to bring together women of Hellenic Heritage living in America to 
provide them with information, services and awareness of social, 
health, economic and other issues. WIN members assist each other and 
others in developing opportunities for prosperity and progress in the 
community and perpetuating and integrating the Hellenic heritage and 
spirit with the best of American culture and values.
  In the past two years WIN has focused on providing support from women 
to women and their families. Since its inception, it has successfully 
organized a series of events, lectures and presentations on health, 
social and economic issues as they relate to women's roles as mothers, 
daughters, wives, breadwinners and homemakers. This year's special 
event will be a women's cancer screening for those who do not have 
insurance.
  This year WIN will honor Titina Loizides who grew up in Kyrenia, 
Cyprus, now occupied by the illegal army of Turkey. Ms. Loizides is a 
leader in the tourism industry, having been executive secretary of the 
Cyprus Tourist Guides Association, associate of Cyprus Broadcasting 
Corporation presenting children's programs on Cyprus history and 
archaeology, president of Cyprus Tourist Guides, founding member of the 
``Equal rights--Equal responsibility'' movement, coordinator of the 
action group for the protection of Ayios Andreas neighborhood in 
Nicosia, first woman Rotarian of the Rotary Club of Kyrenia, member of 
Women Walk Home, among others. She is married and has two children.
  Ms. Loizides came into international prominence when she successfully 
sued the Turkish Government for rent on her property in Kyrenia. The 
Cyprus Government referred this case to the European Court of Human 
Rights.
  The court ruling states as of December 1996: The Republic of Cyprus 
the sole legitimate Government of Cyprus. Turkish Republic of Northern 
Cyprus has no legal validity. The applicant has not lost title of her 
property and is the legal owner of her land. The northern part of 
Cyprus is under the control of Turkish troops. The rights of the 
applicant to peaceful enjoyment of her possessions under article 1 of 
protocol 1 have continuously been violated. Within 6 months the 
applicant and the Turkish government will submit written observations 
with respect to compensation and costs. Turkey is to pay to the 
applicant within three months of CYP 300,000 for pecuniary damages, 
non-pecuniary damages of CYP 20,000, and costs and expenses.
  Ms. Loizides is being honored for her determination to fight for her 
rights and for bringing the Cyprus tragedy to the attention of the 
world.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
the Pancyprian Association of American Women's Issues Network, a group 
of dedicated Hellenic women who have successfully integrated the 
Hellenic spirit with American ideals and values. I also ask my 
colleagues to rise in tribute to the Pancyprian Association's Woman of 
the Year Honoree, Ms. Titina Loizides.

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