[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 34 (Tuesday, March 4, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E354-E355]
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE PARTHENON CHAPTER OF THE ORDER OF AHEPA (AMERICAN 
             HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION)

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Andreas T. 
Stamboulidis Parthenon Chapter of the Order of AHEPA on the occasion of 
their annual dinner dance. For their extraordinary service and 
commitment to the community, Senator Frank Padavan, James Efthimiades, 
Stephen Cherpelis and George Doulaveris will be honored. They are truly 
``Axie'', worthy of this honor.
  Established to fight prejudice and racism, AHEPA is philanthropic 
organization that has been serving the Hellenic community since its 
inception 80 years ago. The many dedicated members of AHEPA have 
provided the community with an understanding of the Hellenic heritage 
and an awareness of its contribution to the evolution of democratic 
ideals in the United States and Greece.
  AHEPA's many contributions to the community include the establishment 
of educational scholarships, relief drives to aid the victims of 
warfare, persecution and national disaster, sponsorship of sports 
tournaments, support for women and children, the elderly, and the 
disabled. Through all of their community outreach efforts, AHEPA has 
striven to promote appreciation of Greek culture and further advance 
understanding between the Hellenic-American, American and the Hellenic 
community abroad.
  The Andreas T. Stamboulidis Parthenon Chapter is exemplary of the 
AHEPA objective. Founded by the late Andrew Stamboulidis twenty-two 
years ago, the Parthenon Chapter has raised and contributed over 
$35,000 toward the Holy Cross School and Community Center. For the 
Parthenon Chapter's extraordinary support of the school, one of the 
classrooms is named after founder Andreas T. Stamboulidis. Mr. 
Stamboulidis typified the ideals and aspirations of AHEPA.
  It is a true pleasure to honor this chapter and its members, 
including Theodore Stamas and my good friend Manny Mavroidis. As the 
founder and co-chairperson of the Hellenic Caucus in Congress it has 
been my pleasure and honor to work with many of the members of AHEPA. 
Since its inception, the Parthenon

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Chapter of AHEPA has become an important and invaluable member of the 
community.
  In recognition of the Andreas T. Stamboulidis Parthenon Chapter of 
the Order of AHEPA's many contributions to the community, I ask my 
colleagues to join me in saluting this organization and all of 
tonight's honorees on the occasion of their annual dinner dance.

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