Congressman Smith accepts the 2017 Alexander the Great Public Service Award from President Savas Tsivicos, and Vice President of Government Affairs Stavros Antonakakis.
Congressman Smith greets the youngest attendee at the event, Nick Pappas.
Cong. Smith with the Hellenic Federation of NJ leadership, former President Tasos Efstratisdes on left, and current President Savas Tsivicos on right.
Foundation representatives with guests.
Consul-General Konstantinos Koutras from the NY Greece Consulate (right) and a Greece Ambassador Maria Theodorou, Deputy Chief of Mission from the Greek Embassy in Washington.
The Hellenic Federation of New Jersey bestowed Congressman Chris Smith of Hamilton, NJ with its 2017 Public Service Award for his work in government. The Federation represents 45 Greek associations across the Garden State. The event began with the U.S. National Anthem, followed by the Greek National Anthem. Smith spoke about human rights issues in Turkish-occupied Cyprus, as well as the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the recent passage on the House Floor of House Resolution 354. (WATCH SLIDE SHOW ON LEFT) H. Res. 354 condemns the violence perpetrated by Turkish President Erdogan’s security detail on peaceful protesters and American police outside the Turkish Ambassador’s residence. Smith also acknowledged the two other honorees: Tony Papamarkos for leadership in the community, and Paul Kalamaras for leadership in business. PICTURED BELOW: At a June 17 event at the Graycliff Manor in Moonachie, NJ, Federation President Savas Tsivicos, of Ocean Township, on left, presents Smith with a bust of Alexander the Great. Federation member Stavros Antonakakis of Voorhees Township, is on right.
