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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives offer our sincere congratulations to the
4 United Hellenic Voters of America in honor of its 30th
5 anniversary; and
 
6     WHEREAS, The United Hellenic Voters of America was founded
7 in 1974 and celebrates 30 years of success this year; and
 
8     WHEREAS, This non-partisan civic organization was created
9 to promote citizenship among people of Hellenic descent
10 throughout the United States; and
 
11     WHEREAS, The United Hellenic Voters of America has
12 encouraged people of Hellenic descent to participate in the
13 governmental process in their local communities; and
 
14     WHEREAS, This organization has assisted its membership in
15 exercising their rights, privileges and responsibilities as
16 citizens of the United States; and
 
17     WHEREAS, This organization has helped members of the Greek
18 and Greek-Cypriot Community in becoming integrated in U.S.
19 society while preserving their cultural and religious
20 heritage; and
 
21     WHEREAS, The United Hellenic Voters of America has helped
22 the Greek community obtain higher education, as well as further
23 their involvement in local, state and federal government; and
 
24     WHEREAS, The members of this organization have helped to
25 foster growth and preservation of our nation's democracy
26 through civic participation; and
 
27     WHEREAS, This organization has provided the Greek-American

 

 

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1 community numerous services and support; and
 
2     WHEREAS, We recognize the hard work and dedication of Dr.
3 Dimitrios Kyriazopoulos, the National Supreme Chairman; Chris
4 Kontos, the National President; and all the members of the
5 United Hellenic Voters of America; and
 
6     WHEREAS, We recognize the 30 years of service the United
7 Hellenic Voters of America has provided to the community;
8 therefore, be it
 
9     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
10 NINETY-THIRD GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
11 do hereby offer our congratulations to the members of the
12 United Hellenic Voters of America; and be it further
 
13     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
14 presented to the United Hellenic Voters of America and Dr.
15 Kyriazopoulos.