[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 26 (Monday, February 25, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF SAVAS TSIVICOS

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 25, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Savas Tsivicos 
as he is celebrared-by AHEPA Chapter #287 with a Testimonial Dinner in 
his honor. As Past President of the Chapter and Past District Governor 
of AHEPA District 5, Savas is truly deserving of this recognition.
  A native of Cyprus, Savas immigrated to the United States in 1982 to 
pursue educational and work opportunities. He earned a Bachelor's 
Degree and MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a 
Masters Certificate from George Washington University. In 1989, Savas 
founded Tsivicos Enterprises, Inc., a consulting and construction 
management company, and continues to serve as its President today.
  Active in the Greek community, Savas has been a tireless advocate for 
the people of Cyprus. He co-founded the Panpaphian Association of 
America in 1987 and twice served as its President. He also served as 
Chairman of the American Hellenic Institute Public Affairs Committee 
for 3 years. In addition, Savas has been a member of countless other 
Greek organizations, often holding leadership positions, including the 
Cyprus Federation of America, which represents all Cypriot Americans. 
Likewise, Savas has served on the Board of Directors for the NJ Greek-
American Chamber of Commerce and Cosmos FM, a Hellenic public radio 
station. Savas also serves on the Cyprus Children's Fund and is an 
active member of the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Ocean, NJ.
  Savas has received many awards for his tremendous work on behalf of 
the community. In 1988, the Government of Cyprus recognized his 
contributions with a Certificate of Recognition. He has also been 
honored with the Greek-American Chamber of Commerce of NJ Achievement 
Award, the NECO Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award, and the Evagoras 
Pallikarides Award of Merit. Savas has twice been recognized as Ahepan 
of the Year, first by the John G. Thevos Fifth District and most 
recently by Chapter #287.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Savas 
Tsivicos for his immeasurable contributions to the community and 
thanking AHEPA Chapter #287 for hosting the Testimonial Dinner in his 
honor.

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