On behalf of the American Hellenic Council, I would like to thank Mayor of Los Angeles, Mr. Eric Garcetti, and the City Council for the Official Commemoration of the Bicentennial of Greek Independence on the evening of March 25th.  In a spectacular demonstration, the Los Angeles City Hall and fountains were all lit up in blue and white!

A special thank you is also extended to all who supported the recognition of this auspicious occasion:

Lt. Governor, Ambassador Eleni Kounalakis;
Los Angeles Councilman Paul Koretz;
Consul General of Greece, Hon. Eugenia Beniatoglou;
Nick Patsagouras, Former President of the Southern California Rapid Transit District;
Dr. James Birakos, Former Executive of the Los Angeles Smog District;
Dr. Sharon Gerstel, Director of the Stavros Niarchos Center, UCLA;
Dr. Christina Bogdanou, Director of the Basil B. Caloyeras Center, LMU.

Finally, the American Hellenic Council wishes to thank our co-sponsors of the event,
President, Taso Zographos of the United Hellenic American Societies (UHAS)
President, Shelly Papadopoulos, Greek Heritage Society of Los Angeles.

Ζήτω η Ελλάς!

Dr.James F. Dimitriou
President & Chairman
American Hellenic Council