The General Consul of Greece in NY, Mrs. Aghi Balda was awarded by the Greek-Cypriot Community on Thursday, December 22, for her 4 years of service to the community.
Before the members of the boards of the Greek-American and Greek-Cypriot Communities, the Archbishop of America Demetrios and several other attendees, Mrs. Balda accepted the honoring award and commented that she was very touched by the honor bestowed upon her.
“Greece is a country with a millennia long history. Its cultural heritage is its unique strength. We need to trust this strength for the future. Soon our country will get back on its feet. We have your support. We have Greece. The Greeks of America are an exceptional example of what the Greek people is capable of achieving. Be strong and have faith,” said Mrs. Balda.
Mrs. Balda will be leaving her office after 4 years of service and is well known and respected by all Community members for her selfless work.
The Greek Consul has received special awards from other organizations, such as the International Coordinating Committee “Justice for Cyprus” (PSEKA), the Greek-Cypriot Federation of America and several Cypriot associations in a grandiose event held at the reception centre “Terrace On The Park”, which belongs to the Demetrios and Georgia Kaloidis family.
Mrs. Balda was told goodbye by many prominent Greeks of NYC and simple people, whom she had helped and contacted to ease their problems during the past 4 years.
Mrs. Balda will be leaving NY for Chile on January 10, 2012, in order to represent Greece in the Latin American country for the next 4 years. Her place in NY will be covered by diplomat Mr. George Heliopoulos.
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