[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF AKTINA PRODUCTIONS, INC. ______ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Thursday, March 14, 2002 Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to AKTINA Productions Inc. This year, AKTINA Productions Inc., which produces Greek-American radio and television programs, will be commemorating the 47th anniversary of the beginning of the battle for independence from British colonial rule waged by Cyprus. In memory of those Cypriots who lost their lives in the struggle for freedom, on March 17, 2002, AKTINA Productions will be hosting an anniversary event entitled ``To the Immortals.'' Founded in 1993, AKTINA Productions Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Cypriot and Greek culture. Known as the ``voice of Cyprus'' in America, it emphasizes cultural and educational development through radio and television as well as live performances, including concerts and dance shows. In May of 1993, AKTINA Productions Inc. had the distinction of introducing the first ever bilingual Greek-American radio show, known as AKTINA FM. AKTINA FM is a live call-in Greek-American Radio Magazine which highlights Greek culture, heritage and tradition and focuses on national and international issues affecting Cyprus and Greece. AKTINA FM is presently heard by more than 500,000 listeners on the radio, and more than 7,000 on the Internet. Call-in segments often feature a wide range of diverse participants and subjects, including education, immigration, health, crime prevention and the arts. AKTINA FM also facilitates a number of educational programs dedicated to children ranging in ages from 7-17 years. They also offer platforms for children from a variety of ethnic and social backgrounds to display their various talents in poetry, speech, composition and other areas. AKTINA FM also offers a monthly Student Essay Contest in which more than 100 public schools participate and almost all of the Greek- American day and afternoon schools of the Greek Archdiocese in the tri- state area participate. Nearly 60 children ages 7-15 years will take part in the ``To the Immortals'' anniversary event. For its many contributions to the community, I ask that my colleagues join me in saluting AKTINA Productions Inc. ____________________