[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 10, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1841]
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                       IN MEMORY OF JULIA PAPPAS

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2001

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to Julia Pappas 
of my district, who passed from this life after 94 years on February 
28, 2001. As another political season draws near and with recent events 
bringing out the patriotism of Americans, Julia's life and example of 
citizenship should be reflected upon and recognized.
  Born on Christmas Day 1907 in Andrianoupolis Thrace Asia Minor, Julia 
was an immigrant to the United States. Even as she reveled in her Greek 
heritage, she became fully immersed in her adopted homeland's society. 
She was avidly involved in grassroots politics, and could always be 
counted on for support. She understood better than many that the right 
of American citizenship came with civic responsibility, and was a 
strong advocate for citizen participation in our political process.
  Julia was a dedicated member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox 
Cathedral, where her presence was familiar and her involvement in 
church activity second-to-none. She truly lived her faith showing 
through word and deed its importance to her. She was a member of the 
Cathedral's Daughters of Penelope, AHEPA Auxiliary, and the 
Philoptochos Society. She was also a Red Cross and Lucas County 
Democratic Party volunteer.
  A lifelong traveler, Julia saw the world and reported on her travels 
to others, enabling them to understand the different cultures of our 
world. She was able to realize ``a lifelong dream'' of visiting 
Jerusalem, a trip she felt deeply.
  Twice widowed, Julia was an absolutely devoted wife, mother, 
grandmother and greatgrandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her 
grandchildren grow and participated in their lives. I know her daughter 
Helen and daughter-in-law Patricia, along with her grandchildren, 
great-grandchildren and extended family have many cherished memories of 
her. A true lover of life with a strength of spirit unmatched, Julia 
Pappas came to embody the actress Helen Hayes' retort that ``Old age is 
not something to which I have arrived kicking and screaming, it is 
something I have achieved.'' Few have achieved it with more grace and 
aplomb than Julia Pappas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother ``Yia Yia'' 
and friend.

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