WASHINGTON, DC--On June 5th 2003, the
American Hellenic Institute (AHI) sent a letter to Texas' 6th
District Senator Mario Gallegos to thank him for introducing Senate
Resolution 658, which proclaims that "the ancient Macedonians
are Hellenes and that the inhabitants of the northern province
of Greece, Macedonia, are their Hellenic Descendents." The
resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 23, 2003 and further
states that "the history of Ancient Macedonia has been Hellenic
for 3,000 years and continues to be today."
AHI's letter to Senator Gallegos states,
"By supporting Resolution 658 and adhering to historical
realities, you and the Senate of Texas have set the record straight
on an issue of great importance to the Greek American community
both in your state, and throughout the country."
Resolution 658 has also been strongly
supported by the Pan-Macedonian Association of the U.S. AHI urges
Texas residents to write to their senators in the Texas State
Legislature to thank them for this important legislative initiative.
A copy of AHI's letter to Texas Senator
Mario Gallegos follows. For additional information, please contact
Chrysoula Economopoulos at (202) 785-8430 or chrysoula@ahiworld.org.
For additional information regarding the activities of AHI, please
view our website at http://www.ahiworld.org.
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The American Hellenic Institute (AHI)
and its affiliate organizations, the American Hellenic Institute
Public Affairs Committee (AHIPAC), the American Hellenic Institute
Foundation (AHIF), and the AHI Business Network, a division of
the AHI, are working together under one roof, to provide a joint
program for strengthening United States relations with Greece
and Cyprus and within the American Hellenic community.
June 5, 2003
The Honorable Mario Gallegos
P.O. Box 12068
Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711
Dear Senator Gallegos:
On behalf of the American Hellenic Institute (AHI), I applaud
you for sponsoring and helping to enact Senate Resolution 658,
which proclaims that "the ancient Macedonians are Hellenes
and that the inhabitants of the northern province of Greece, Macedonia,
are their Hellenic Descendents". Also important is the resolution's
statement that "the history of Ancient Macedonia has been
Hellenic for 3,000 years and continues to be today."
By supporting Resolution 658 and adhering to historical realities,
you and the Senate of Texas have set the record straight on an
issue of great importance to the Greek American community both
in your state, and throughout the country.
AHI congratulates you for this initiative which boldly combats
historical revisionism. We encourage you and your colleagues to
continue your efforts at examining and supporting the historical
facts behind each situation when legislation similar to Resolution
658 is brought forth, and thank you for your support in this matter.
Respectfully,
Gene Rossides
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