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| UHAC will introduce to Midwest new Greek ambassador at Nov. 12 gala honoring U.S. Amb. John D. Negroponte |
The new Ambassador of Greece to the U.S., Alexandros Mallias, will be introduced to the Hellenic community in the Midwest at UHAC�s 30th anniversary banquet on Nov. 12 when Ambassador John D. Negroponte will be honored for his service to America and his adherence to Hellenic values.
A grand celebration with Chicago author Harry Mark Petrakis reminiscing about important moments in the history of Omogeneia will mark the 30 years since the United Hellenic American Congress launched its activities in response to the invasion of Cyprus.
�We are very fortunate that the community will have the opportunity to meet Ambassador Mallias,� said Andrew A. Athens, National Chairman of UHAC and President of World SAE. Mr. Mallias, a 30-year veteran of the Foreign Service has held important posts in the Balkans and was most recently director of the Greek Foreign Ministry�s Southeast Europe Department.
Ambassador John D. Negroponte, Director of National Intelligence in the U.S. and former U.S. Permanent Representative at the United Nations and Ambassador to Iraq, was born in 1939 in London, England, at the height of World War II, in a city that experienced tremendous terror and great devastation.
A graduate of Yale University in 1960, Ambassador Negroponte began his career as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service and, from 1960 to 1997, he served eight different posts in Asia, Europe and Latin America. He also was appointed Ambassador to Mexico and to the Philippines.
For his exemplary service in Iraq and his experience in counterterrorism, security and intelligence issues, Mr. Negroponte was chosen by President Bush as the first Director of National Intelligence (DNI) for the United States. He was sworn in April 21, 2005. In this post, Ambassador Negroponte is responsible for coordinating U.S. intelligence gathering and law enforcement agencies such as the CIA and FBI, including the Department of Homeland Security, to insure that all security agencies are working together and sharing their findings on intelligence matters.
�The Hellenic community in the U.S. has given to this country many distinguished public servants, literary figures and political leaders,� Mr. Athens said. �It is very appropriate that as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of our organization we should share this special occasion with two Hellene public servants who have attained so much in the U.S. and in Greece, respectively.�
UHAC is dedicated to bringing Hellenes and Phil-Hellenes together, united in one voice, to address the civic, cultural, social and educational issues facing Hellenes. UHAC was created when Hellenes around the world were shocked and outraged by the brutal invasion of Cyprus by Turkey. While the rest of the world took little notice of the atrocities being committed against Cypriot Hellenes, the leaders of UHAC were propelled into action.
The 30th anniversary celebration will be begin with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Hotel, 200 North Columbus Drive, and continue with dinner and dancing to the music of the Linardakis Orchestra with Kate Rafferty. Tickets to this special event are $175 a person, tables of 10 at $1,750. For more information and reservations call 312-644-1055.
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