[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 144 (Thursday, September 22, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING ASSUMPTION GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH ON THEIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2016

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the parishioners of 
the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Homer Glen, Illinois, who are 
celebrating the 100th Anniversary of their parish.
   Established by the first Greek Settlement to come to Chicago Heights 
in 1916, the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church has been an institution 
in the community since its inception. The church was dedicated on 
December 3, 1916, making it the first Greek Orthodox Church in 
Chicagoland to be located outside the city limits. The church moved to 
Olympia Fields, then temporarily to Orland Park, before settling in its 
current location in Homer Glen.
   In addition to liturgies and other church services, Assumption holds 
many community and educational events. The church offers weekly Greek 
classes as well as Sunday school and women's and young adult 
philanthropy programs to foster a vibrant parish community. I would 
like to commend Assumption for going above and beyond by being active 
in the local community and expanding its reach to include education and 
community work.
   The hard work of Reverend Father Sotirios Dimitriou, or ``Father 
Sam'' as he is affectionately known, has been integral to the success 
of the parish. He is well deserving of praise along with the 
outstanding parishioners who strive to improve the strength of the 
church and its worshippers.
   Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to congratulate Father Sam and all 
the parishioners of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church on one hundred 
wonderful years of withstanding the test of time and continuing to 
minister to the faithful.

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