[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30980]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             IN RECOGNITION OF LILA DE CHAVES-CHRONOPOULOS

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Lila De Chaves-
Chronopoulos. A remarkable woman, Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos serves as 
President of the National Museum of Greek Folk Art, Lifetime Honorary 
Chair and Executive Global Cultural Director of the Euro-American 
Women's Council, and President of the Hellenic Federation of Friends of 
Museums. It is a pleasure to honor this ambassador of Greek folk art 
and culture.
  Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos has had a distinguished career as an 
ethnologist specializing in historical and ethnic textiles, jewelry and 
costumes. Among other accomplishments, she is currently professor of 
visual arts at American University in Athens. Ms. De Chaves-
Chronopoulos is known for her participation in numerous international 
exhibitions of metalwork in Greece and abroad. She has also given 
various seminars through the American Women's Organization of Greece, 
as well as consulting for Hellenic organizations in Greece and the 
United States. In addition to her educational efforts, Ms. De Chaves-
Chronopoulos has worked tirelessly to preserve Hellenic culture and 
promote Hellenic achievements to audiences around the world.
  Granddaughter of an immigrant to America, Lila has strong ties to 
both the Greek and American communities. Her grandfather, Konstantin V. 
Chrones, came to the United States at the turn of the century and lived 
and worked here for 15 years prior to returning to his native Greece to 
raise a family. Lila's grandfather passed his American experience and 
his love of Greek culture on to his children and grandchildren. Lila's 
father, Vassilis K. Chronopoulos, was a well known doctor and revered 
philanthropist in Greece. The influence of her grandfather's American 
experience and her father's philanthropic efforts profoundly shaped 
Lila's life. Just as Lila has helped increase American awareness of 
Hellenic culture, she has also helped Europeans to understand and 
appreciate America's unique history, culture and way of life.
  As President of the friends of the Museum of Greek Folk Art, Lila has 
authored numerous articles in both scholarly and mass media 
publications. Over the years, Lila De Chaves has shared the breadth and 
depth of her vast knowledge of folk art and jewelry with a wide 
audience. Her endless efforts to support the arts and culture, and to 
enlighten communities around the world are commendable.
  In recognition of her outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues 
to join me in honoring Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos.

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