[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E319-E320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING THE CRITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MR. ANGELO K. TSAKOPOULOS

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Angelo K. 
Tsakopoulos upon receiving the American Hellenic Institution Hellenic 
Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Tsakopoulos is the founder, 
CEO, and co-chairman of AKT Development and has devoted his career to 
improving California for all.
  Born in Arcadia, Greece, Mr. Tsakopoulos first came to the United 
States at the age of 15. He worked diligently to send money home to his 
family in Greece and attended the University of Illinois and Sacramento 
State University, where he cultivated his passion for learning. In 
1964, he founded AKT Development, beginning what would become a 
lifetime of leadership in California's residential and commercial 
development.

[[Page E320]]

  Through his work with AKT Development, Mr. Tsakopoulos built entire 
communities, universities, and homes, helping California and its 
residents thrive. Since its founding, AKT Development has built over 
60,000 homes and today, it manages nearly 20,000 acres of farmland in 
Northern and Central California. Mr. Tsakopoulos' critical work is 
characterized by his commitment to balancing the need for natural 
spaces with real estate development. His philosophy is simple: plant as 
many trees as possible and preserve the existing ones whenever 
possible.
  Mr. Tsakopoulos' passion for environmental stewardship led him to 
establish the Sacramento Tree Foundation, which is dedicated to 
protecting and growing the urban forest within Sacramento. His 
dedication to planting and preserving trees as both a developer and 
lifelong advocate will continue to benefit California for generations.
  Mr. Tsakopoulos' leadership, generosity, and compassionate spirit 
have impacted the lives of countless members of his community and 
beyond. I join the American Hellenic Institution in honoring the 
critical contributions of Mr. Tsakopoulos.

                          ____________________