Supreme president’s statement on 80^th anniversary of organization’s founding

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the founding of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), the largest and oldest association of Americans of Greek heritage, Supreme President Dr. James F. Dimitriou has issued the following statement:

"On July 26, 1922, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association was born in Atlanta, Georgia. It was formed by eight visionary Greek-Americans with a common vision and purpose: to establish an association of mainly, but not exclusive to, American citizens of Greek descent that would promote education, high levels of citizenship, fraternal sociability, and to practice philanthropy. Today, it is my honor and privilege to serve as Supreme President at such a notable time in the history of our unique and special association. Although our mission has adapted to meet the ever changing challenges of our dynamic world, AHEPA remains steadfast, strong and committed to the American Dream, to future generations of young Hellenes, and to Hellenism as we head into the 21st century. Finally, on this momentous occasion, I salute and commend our dedicated volunteer members and resilient chapters without whom our many accomplishments on behalf of the Hellenic communities to society could not have been possible."