Mr. Speaker. I rise today to congratulate St. George Greek Orthodox Church for its 75 year anniversary in Fresno. St. George Church and its parish have established a strong foundation of moral guidance and deep religious Christian faith within Fresnos community. St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Fresno was established in 1924 by several Greeks who emigrated to the San Joaquin Valley and settled in the Fresno area during the late 1800s. The early settlers established farms and started family businesses. The Greek community of Fresno was formed by the growing families of these early settlers. Many men from the Greek community served and fought in World War I1.
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