AHEPA Family Brings Policy Priorities to Legislators' Attention

AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL  PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION

Thursday, April 11, 2019  AHEPA Family Brings Policy Priorities to Legislators' Attention WASHINGTON, DC -  The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading membership-based service association for the nation's millions American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, and its affiliated women's organization, the Daughters of Penelope, brought their public policy priorities to the attention of congressional legislators and their staffs, April 10, 2019, during their Capitol Hill Day. The AHEPA family's Capitol Hill Day has become an annual event since 2006. "Our mission guides our public policy priorities," Supreme President George E. Loucas said.  "As such, we have a diverse set of legislative interests, both foreign and domestic, that reflect our programs and initiatives that serve our mission." With Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland.  He added, "We sincerely thank all our volunteer members who unselfishly took the time out of their busy schedules to fulfill their commitment to civic responsibility.  We had representation stretching from New England to southwestern United States. The diverse geographic composition of our grassroots is our strength, and it is crucial that we bring it to Capitol Hill to convey a strong message in support of our policy priorities." In addition, with as many as 100 new members of Congress, the AHEPA family aimed to With Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Maloney and Bilirakis. introduce and grow the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues. "Our goal is to help the Caucus return to the record-setting number of Members we achieved in previous Congresses," Loucas said. "We are encouraged by the positive responses and feedback we received from yesterday's meetings." AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope sincerely appreciated the assistance of Hellenic Caucus Co-Chairs, U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis(R-FL), and their staffs, for helping to organize a successful day that included an evening reception for the advocates and congressional staff.  The AHEPA family also thanks U.S. Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and her staff for arranging the group photo on the steps of the U.S. Capitol.