[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6382]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN HONOR OF THE PANCYPRIAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA DANCE DIVISION AND 
                       MR. ANDREAS CHRISTODOULOU

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 1999

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay a special 
tribute to the Pancyprian Association of America Dance Division on the 
occasion of its 23rd Anniversary on February 6, 1999.
  The Dance Division, known as the Pancyprian Dance Group, was 
established in 1976 with the purpose of promoting and teaching 
traditional Cypriot and Greek dances to the young people of the 
Hellenic community and others interested in dance and culture. Through 
dance we are able to enjoy other cultures and learn their history. Only 
through understanding can we establish positive linkages with our 
friends abroad.
  The Pancyprian Association of America Dance Group has performed in 
many multi-cultural events around the United States and abroad.
  They have performed before President Jimmy Carter, Senator Paul 
Sarbanes, Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator Bill Bradley, Congressman 
Benjamin Gilman, Congressman Michael Bilirakis, Congresswoman Ileana 
Ros-Lehtinen, President Glafcos Clerides, President George Vasiliou, 
Senator Alfonse D'Amato, Dr. John Brademas, myself, and others.
  The Pancyprian Dance Group has performed at Hofstra University; the 
Odyssey Cultural Festival; the Olympic Cultural Center, Washington, DC; 
the Maliotis Cultural Center, Boston, MA; and in Cyprus, Chicago, New 
Jersey, Tampa and New York.
  This evening of celebration will also honor Andreas Christodoulou. 
Mr. Christodoulou was one of the founders of the organization that 
established the phenomenal model that President Costas 
Hadjicharalambous and members of the Dance Division now follow.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
the Pancyprian Association of America Dance Division, a group dedicated 
to bringing understanding, forming bonds and educating with dance and 
music.

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