LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christopher Pappis upon the occasion of
his designation as the 2016 AHEPAN of the Year on June 20, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Christopher Pappis upon the occasion of his designation as the 2016
AHEPAN of the Year by the AHEPA Chapter No. 140, to be celebrated with a
Dinner on Monday, June 20, 2016, at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church
Community Center, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, Christopher George Pappis was born on July 24, 1985, to
Daughters of Penelope Past District Governor Karen Takes Pappis and
Chapter No. 140 four term Past President and 2010 AHEPAN of the Year
George L. Pappis; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, his grandfather, Arthur P. Takes was a Past
President of the chapter and a past AHEPAN of the Year (1983), and his
great-grandfather Nicholas J. Marin was also AHEPAN of the Year (1972),
making Christopher Pappis a fourth-generation AHEPAN of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Pappis has been a member of Albany Chapter No.
140 of AHEPA since 2009, prior to which he was a member of the Sons of
Pericles Phocion Chapter No. 44, in Albany, New York; he received the
Chapter 140 Outstanding New AHEPAN Award in 2010; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed man has served as Chapter Secretary of the
Albany Chapter of the Order of AHEPA for the past two years, and was
unanimously elected as AHEPA District No. 6 Secretary at the June 2015
District Convention in Albany, New York, diligently serving both posi-
tions concurrently; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to the organization, Christopher Pappis has been
a key member of the Chapter program committee handling donations of
gifts to the Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany
Medical Center during the Christmas season; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he has co-chaired numerous events and activities
such as the AHEPA Children's Christmas Party, the Greek Independence Day
Program, OXI Day Celebration, and assisted in the Veterans Program; and
WHEREAS, As District Secretary, Christopher Pappis has made numerous
chapter visitations, coordinated all documents and paperwork regarding
district dues and obligations to National Headquarters, acted as liaison
to many activities with the Sons of Pericles, and is in constant commu-
nication with the District Governor and Lodge Officers to assure smooth
operation of AHEPA District No. 6; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Pappis was raised in Albany, New York, attending
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, where he continues to serve as an
altar boy and St. Sophia Webmaster; he has also participated in numerous
other activities and events such as the Annual Greek Festival, reviewing
the weekly bulletin for publication, and Adult Religious Education; and
WHEREAS, After earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
Adolescence Education from the College of Saint Rose, Christopher Pappis
went on to attain a Master of Science degree in Education with a concen-
tration in Educational Technology, achieving a GPA of 4.0; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Pappis also holds a New York State Initial
Certification as an Educational Technology Specialist, a New York State
Initial Certification in Mathematics Education 7-12, and a New York
State Initial Certification in Mathematics 5-6 Extension; and

WHEREAS, While in college, Christopher Pappis was instrumental in the
development of the smoking policy for the College of Saint Rose and
accepted an award on the college's behalf from the American Cancer Soci-
ety; he was awarded the Student Association Representative of the Year
in 2007, the 2006 and 2007 National Collegiate Student Government Award
at the College of Saint Rose, as well as the Community Service Award in
2009; and
WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to the community,
Christopher Pappis volunteers his skills as a webmaster for numerous
websites, including: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox
Church of the Annunciation, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, St.
Sophia Greek School, Hudson Mohawk Valley Area Mathematics Conference,
Who Do You Like Stables Thoroughbred horseracing site, and Regulatory
Intelligence Associates in St. Louis; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Pappis has also volunteered for Relay for Life in
memory of his grandmother who died from breast cancer; he is a member of
the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the Association of
Mathematics Teachers of New York State; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christopher Pappis upon the occasion of his designation as the
2016 AHEPAN of the Year on June 20, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christopher Pappis.