[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 61 (Tuesday, May 14, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E789-E790]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF MARGO CATSIMATIDIS

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2002

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Margo 
Catsimatidis on the occasion of the 11th Annual Hellenic Times 
Scholarship Dinner Dance. Ms. Catsimatidis's contributions to the 
Hellenic community have touched countless lives. It is a pleasure to 
pay tribute to this illustrious community leader.
  Ms. Catsimatidis is Vice-Chairperson and one of the founders of the 
Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund, which this year will be granting 
$150,000 in scholarships to young Greek-American students from across 
the country. Established in 1990 for the education of Greek-American 
students, the Hellenic Times Scholarship Fund has awarded over $700,000 
to more than 400 students to date.
  Ms. Catsimatidis joined the staff of the Hellenic Times in 1979 as 
head of Advertising and assumed her current position as co-publisher in 
1993. In 1984, Ms. Catsimatidis founded MCV Advertising Associates, an 
advertising agency specializing in retail print advertising whose 
accounts appear in all major New York City print media. She is also the 
television spokesperson for Gristede's Supermarkets in New York City.
  As a civic leader, Ms. Catsimatidis served as the Coordinator of the 
annual Columbus Avenue Festival from 1979-1991. The 30 block festival 
draws a crowd in excess of one million, raising funds for the West Side 
of Manhattan for various schools and community projects on the West 
Side of Manhattan. She was also one of the founders and coordinators of 
the Amsterdam Avenue Festival and is a member of the West Side Chamber 
of Commerce.
  Volunteering much of her time in an effort to better the lives of 
others, Ms. Catsimatidis is active on numerous committees, serving as 
Chairperson of the National Alzheimer's Foundation Dinner and 
Chairperson of the Parkinson's Disease Foundation Dinner. In addition, 
she serves on the Executive Committee of New York Hospital and the 
Police Athletic League (PAL), which helps 60,000 underprivileged 
children every year.
  Ms. Catsimatidis and her husband, John, have used their own resources 
to benefit communities in need and others. Ms. Catsimatidis

[[Page E790]]

and her husband built a computer and science school in Jerusalem. 
Recognizing that Camp David had no religious sanctuary of its own, they 
have helped build the first Chapel at Camp David. The couple was also 
instrumental in building a home for the aged in New York.
  A proud resident of Manhattan and mother of two, Ms. Catsimatidis is 
a member of the Leadership 100 for the Greek Orthodox Church and served 
as Chairperson of the Children's Luncheon raising funds for cancer-
stricken children.
  In recognition of these outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in honoring Margo Catsimatidis. Ms. Catsimatidis's spirit 
and dedication to our community serves as a model of commitment to us 
all.

                          ____________________