[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 153 (Monday, November 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1998]
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              IN HONOR OF ANASTASIUS (TASSOS) EFSTRATIADES

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 29, 2010

  Mr. ANDREWS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Anastasius, 
Tassos, Efstratiades, whose personal commitment to preserve the proud 
heritage of Cypriot Americans and efforts to raise awareness of the 
continued strife in Cyprus is worthy of recognition.
  Mr. Efstratiades's love for his homeland is admirable and his 
accomplishments as a father and businessman are truly inspirational.
  Mr. Efstratiades, a partner at Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell & Hippel, 
LLP, has been named Chairman on both the Governor's Commission on 
International Trade for New Jersey and the Cherry Hill Economic 
Development Committee. He has also served on the New Jersey General 
Assembly's Task Force on Business Retention, Expansion and Export 
Development. In these roles Mr. Efstratiades has demonstrated his 
abilities as a leader, spearheading efforts to improve commerce and 
create economic growth, contributing directly to the well-being and 
prosperity for many families in Southern New Jersey.
  As a leader in Greek American initiatives, Mr. Efstratiades's service 
is truly extraordinary. Serving as chairman of the Greek American 
Chamber of Commerce, he has worked to cultivate relationships and ease 
business struggles for countless Greek and Cypriot-American 
businesspeople. Mr. Efstratiades's civic leadership helped him earn 
this prestigious title, while his tireless efforts have garnered him 
the respect and admiration of his peers and colleagues.
  Madam Speaker, Anastasius Efstratiades's commitment to South Jersey 
must be recognized. I wish him the best in his future endeavors and 
thank him for his continued dedication to Cypriot Americans.

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