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[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 171 (Saturday, November 22, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2394]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF LILA DE CHAVES-CHRONOPOULOS

                                 ______
                                 

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of Νew Υork

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 21, 2003

  Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Lila De Chaves-
Chronopoulos. A remarkable woman, Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos serves as
President of the National Museum of Greek Folk Art, Lifetime Honorary
Chair and Executive Global Cultural Director of the Euro-American
Women's Council, and President of the Hellenic Federation of Friends of
Museums. It is a pleasure to honor this ambassador of Greek folk art
and culture.
  Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos has had a distinguished career as an
ethnologist specializing in historical and ethnic textiles, jewelry and
costumes. Among other accomplishments, she is currently professor of
visual arts at American University in Athens. Ms. De Chaves-
Chronopoulos is known for her participation in numerous international
exhibitions of metalwork in Greece and abroad. She has also given
various seminars through the American Women's Organization of Greece,
as well as consulting for Hellenic organizations in Greece and the
United States. In addition to her educational efforts, Ms. De Chaves-
Chronopoulos has worked tirelessly to preserve Hellenic culture and
promote Hellenic achievements to audiences around the world.
  Granddaughter of an immigrant to America, Lila has strong ties to
both the Greek and American communities. Her grandfather, Konstantin V.
Chrones, came to the United States at the turn of the century and lived
and worked here for 15 years prior to returning to his native Greece to
raise a family. Lila's grandfather passed his American experience and
his love of Greek culture on to his children and grandchildren. Lila's
father, Vassilis K. Chronopoulos, was a well known doctor and revered
philanthropist in Greece. The influence of her grandfather's American
experience and her father's philanthropic efforts profoundly shaped
Lila's life. Just as Lila has helped increase American awareness of
Hellenic culture, she has also helped Europeans to understand and
appreciate America's unique history, culture and way of life.
  As President of the friends of the Museum of Greek Folk Art, Lila has
authored numerous articles in both scholarly and mass media
publications. Over the years, Lila De Chaves has shared the breadth and
depth of her vast knowledge of folk art and jewelry with a wide
audience. Her endless efforts to support the arts and culture, and to
enlighten communities around the world are commendable.
  In recognition of her outstanding achievements, I ask my colleagues
to join me in honoring Lila De Chaves-Chronopoulos.




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