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GA HR1013
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Mike Cheokas
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AI Summary
- Recognizes and commends the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) on its 100th anniversary, founded July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia, to protect Greek immigrants from bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination
- AHEPA is the oldest and largest grassroots Greek-American association with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe, promoting Hellenism through values of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence
- Highlights AHEPA's philanthropic contributions, including millions of dollars in scholarships, senior citizen housing construction, funding the "Tribute" sculpture in Atlanta's Olympic Park, and disaster relief efforts domestically and abroad
- Notes the AHEPA family includes affiliated organizations: the Daughters of Penelope (women's auxiliary), the Sons of Pericles (young men), and the Maids of Athena (young women)
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to AHEPA via the Mother Lodge Chapter of Atlanta
Legislative Description
American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association; occasion of its 100th anniversary; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/15/2022
Full Bill Text
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