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RECOGNITION OF THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE
ASSOCIATION'S CENTENNIAL
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HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY
of new york
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 14, 2022
Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
(AHEPA) on over 100 years of exceptional service to the communities of the United States, and appreciation for their fierce advocacy for the ideals of Hellenism.
The Association was nobly founded in 1922 by eight forward-thinking Greek American immigrants to fight bigotry and discrimination. 100 years later, AHEPA continues to promote: education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, love of family and the pursuit of individual excellence--all to the great benefit of the United States.
AHEPA continues to make great efforts to improve the quality of life for Americans in need, including through housing programs, scholarships, supporting medical research and caring for our nation's veterans. The charitable, service-oriented work of their many chapters throughout the globe are shining examples of what the Greek American community has brought to our nation--with all levels donating nearly
$2,000,000 annually to countless charitable causes.
In particular, AHEPA's National Housing Program has been a stable, proven sponsor of dignified housing for American's senior citizens. Through working with the Department of Housing and Urban Development their sponsorship has reached a sizeable portfolio of 4,467 units in 87 communities across 19 states.
Throughout its history, AHEPA made significant and historic contributions to American society, and counts among their storied members: presidents and vice presidents of the United States, members of Congress, and ambassadors, among countless other public servants. AHEPA can be proud that it was one the leading contributors to raise funds for World War II Bonds, raised more than $253,000,000 for our nation during World War II, and because of the effort, AHEPA was named an official issuing agent for United States war bonds by the Department of the Treasury; no other civic organization had yet achieved that honor.
Their historical contributions continued at pace and in 1990, AHEPA members donated $612,000 toward the restoration of Ellis Island, New York, receiving special recognition by the Department of the Interior. Particular attention has been paid by these devoted students of Hellenism to honoring the strong ties between Greece and the United States. They raised $110,000 for the creation of the George C. Marshall Statue on the grounds of the United States Embassy in Athens to celebrate the historic relationship between our two nations. In the wake of the horrors of 9/11, AHEPA raised over $1,000,000 to rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church at the World Trade Center site, the only house of worship whose structure was destroyed on that terrible day. Out of love for Hellenism and their nation, they have accomplished these great acts of charity and brotherhood.
These are just a few of AHEPA's good works that have benefited our Nation and our people for over a century. I know they will be continuing their good works, and I am certain they will continue to enjoy success for the next 100 years.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 163(2)
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