[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 130 (Monday, October 7, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1769]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                IN HONOR OF MR. PANAYIOTIS PAPANICOLAOU

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 7, 2002

  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Panayiotis 
Papanicolaou for his selfless commitment to the cause of justice and 
peace in Cyprus, as well as for his tremendous contributions to New 
Jersey's business community. For his devotion, Mr. Papanicolaou was 
awarded the Justice for Cyprus award at the Cyprus Federation of 
America's annual awards Gala on Saturday, October 5.
  As a result of his great talent, hard work and dedication, Mr. 
Papanicolaou is now principal of J.F. Contracting Corporation, a 
Brooklyn-based construction and engineering firm. He is also affiliated 
with the following organizations: The American Society of Engineers; 
the National Society of professional Engineers; the Civil Engineering 
Honor Society; the Greek Orthodox Archdiocean Council; and the Advisory 
Board of Queens College and Saint Basil's Academy.
  Mr. Papanicolaou has worked tirelessly and has achieved great 
distinction for his work towards peace in his native land. He is 
currently serving as vice president of the Cyprus Children's Fund, and, 
from 1995 through 1999, he served as supreme president of the Cyprus 
Federation of America.
  Born in Nicosia, Cyprus, Mr. Papanicolaou served in the National 
Guard of Cyprus, and attended the New Jersey Institute of Technology, 
NJIT, where he earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a 
master's degree in construction engineering and construction 
management.
  The Justice for Cyprus awarded has been presented to individuals, who 
have demonstrated steadfast dedication and unparalleled commitment to 
the causes of freedom and justice. Mr. Papanicolaou most unequivocally 
fits this profile and is most deserving of this award.
  Mr. Papanicolaou and his wife, Nasia, have two daughters, Elizabeth 
and Elena.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mr. Panayiotis 
Papanicolaou for his commitment to the people and the freedom of 
Cyprus, and to his unremitting devotion to a just and peaceful world.

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