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U.S. Representative Scott Garrett Joined the AHEPA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Scott Garrett (R-5-NJ) joined the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and countless Philhellenes, yesterday, announced Supreme President Ike Gulas. Rep. Garrett joined Ramapo Chapter 453, Wyckoff, N.J., which is New Jersey’s largest chapter with 135 members.

“We welcome with great enthusiasm Congressman Garrett’s membership in AHEPA,” said Gulas. “He is a dedicated public servant who has demonstrated a keen interest to listen his constituents, including the American Hellenic community. We’re proud to count him as a member and a Philhellene.

He added, “Also, I commend Ramapo Chapter for its outreach to the congressman that has led to a fluid dialogue on all issues. This example must be replicated throughout the community.”

Rep. Garrett spent more than thirty minutes with Supreme Governor Louis Arvanitis, District 5 Lieutenant Governor Phil Vogis, and District No. 5 Treasurer Savas Tsivicos, and the chapter’s membership to discuss issues of importance to AHEPA. These issues included projects such as the formation of charter schools and the building of senior citizens housing projects. Moreover, Tsivicos, who is a member of AHEPA’s Cyprus & Hellenic Affairs Committee, led the policy discussion issues regarding Greece and Cyprus. Chapter 453 President Jim Giokas , and Chapter 453 Treasurer George Mellides, officiated the induction.

In 2008, Rep. Garrett was given an upper tier, 87% rating on Greek-American issues in AHEPA’s Congressional Scorecard. Moreover, he is a member of the Hellenic Caucus. A link to the score card can be found on AHEPA’s Public Policy page, www.ahepa.org/policy.

In January, Rep. Garrett was sworn in to his fourth term in the U. S. House of Representatives, representing New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District. He was first elected to Congress in 2002. Garrett serves on the House Financial Services and Budget Committees. He is a member of the Financial Services Subcommittees on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises; Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit; and Housing and Community Opportunity. For more information on the Congressman visit http://garrett.house.gov.

AHEPA Chapter 453 serves the communities of north-western Bergen County. In 2007, the chapter was voted the Most Outstanding Chapter in AHEPA’s Fifth District. That year the chapter started an adult Greek language school that is now entering its third year. For more information about the Ramapo Chapter, visit their web site at www.ahepa453.org.

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