[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 14, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E68]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN HONOR OF TASSOS EFSTRATIADES, ESQ.

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 14, 2015

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Tassos Efstratiades, 
Esq. of Cherry Hill, New Jersey for his achievements, contributions, 
and service to the people of New Jersey and its Hellenic community.
  Born in Athens, Greece, Mr. Efstratiades' life has been an 
inspiration to the citizens of South Jersey. After coming to the United 
States, he graduated from Villanova University with a law degree and a 
Master's degree in International Relations. Over his more than three 
decades practicing law, Mr. Efstratiades has published numerous law 
articles and now serves as the co-chair of the Philadelphia Bar 
Association's Banking Committee.
  Mr. Efstratiades also served the people of New Jersey in a number of 
civic posts. He was a close advisor to Governor James Florio, served as 
a board member of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, and as 
chairman of the Governor's Commission on International Trade among 
several other positions. Currently, he is serving as a member of the 
New Jersey Health Care Administration Board.
  Mr. Efstratiades is a pillar of New Jersey's Hellenic community. He 
was one of the founders of the Greek American Chamber of Commerce of 
New Jersey, and served not only as the first chairman of its board, but 
later as its president as well. He was instrumental in the the creation 
of the Hellenic Federation of New Jersey and, after being elected its 
first president, he worked tirelessly to promote the interests of the 
Greek Orthodox Church and the Hellenic community in New Jersey. In 
recognition of his efforts, Mr. Efstratiades was made an Archon of the 
Ecumenical Patriarchate by His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch 
Bartholomew I.
  Mr. Speaker, Tassos Efstratiades, Esq. is a great man who exemplifies 
the American spirit. I join the Hellenic Federation and all of New 
Jersey in honoring the achievements of this exceptional man.

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