[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15752]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

  (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and admiration 
that I stand before you today to honor the American Hellenic 
Educational Progressive Association, AHEPA, Chapter 78, of 
Merrillville, Indiana, for being named Chapter of the Year during the 
association's national convention that was held in July of this year.
  AHEPA Chapter 78 is to be commended for its outstanding service. 
AHEPA Chapter 78 was established on July 25, 1925. It currently 
consists of 130 members, with 13 being life members of over 50 years. 
In accordance with the AHEPA mission of community service, the members 
of Chapter 78 represent the best in all of us through their selfless 
giving, kindness, and generosity.
  Most recently, the chapter has distinguished itself by donating 
significant funds to organizations throughout northwest Indiana, 
including Christian Haven House and Saints Monica and Luke Soup 
Kitchen.
  For nearly two decades, the chapter has also worked tirelessly to 
provide safe, exceptionally well-maintained, and affordable housing for 
senior citizens who otherwise might today find themselves in very 
abject circumstances.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and the other distinguished colleagues 
join me in again congratulating the AHEPA Chapter 78 of Merrillville, 
Indiana.

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