[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E350]
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               IN RECOGNITION OF AKTINA PRODUCTIONS, INC.

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 14, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
AKTINA Productions Inc. This year, AKTINA Productions Inc., which 
produces Greek-American radio and television programs, will be 
commemorating the 47th anniversary of the beginning of the battle for 
independence from British colonial rule waged by Cyprus. In memory of 
those Cypriots who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, on 
March 17, 2002, AKTINA Productions will be hosting an anniversary event 
entitled ``To the Immortals.''
  Founded in 1993, AKTINA Productions Inc. is a non-profit organization 
dedicated to promoting Cypriot and Greek culture. Known as the ``voice 
of Cyprus'' in America, it emphasizes cultural and educational 
development through radio and television as well as live performances, 
including concerts and dance shows.
  In May of 1993, AKTINA Productions Inc. had the distinction of 
introducing the first ever bilingual Greek-American radio show, known 
as AKTINA FM. AKTINA FM is a live call-in Greek-American Radio Magazine 
which highlights Greek culture, heritage and tradition and focuses on 
national and international issues affecting Cyprus and Greece. AKTINA 
FM is presently heard by more than 500,000 listeners on the radio, and 
more than 7,000 on the Internet. Call-in segments often feature a wide 
range of diverse participants and subjects, including education, 
immigration, health, crime prevention and the arts.
  AKTINA FM also facilitates a number of educational programs dedicated 
to children ranging in ages from 7-17 years. They also offer platforms 
for children from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds to display 
their various talents in poetry, speech, composition and other areas. 
AKTINA FM also offers a monthly Student Essay Contest in which more 
than 100 public schools participate and almost all of the Greek-
American day and afternoon schools of the Greek Archdiocese in the tri-
state area participate. Nearly 60 children ages 7-15 years will take 
part in the ``To the Immortals'' anniversary event.
  For its many contributions to the community, I ask that my colleagues 
join me in saluting AKTINA Productions Inc.

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