Rhode Island State Senator Lou Raptakis (right) alone with Nicole Malliotakis (center) of Staten Island and Wyoming State Senator Stephen Pappas (left) joined Greek-American legislators making an official visit to Greece. This delegation attended the Thessaloniki International Fair at which the United States of America was this year’s honored country. More about this event from Kings County Politics click/tap here.

STATE HOUSE – The anniversary of Greek Independence Day will be celebrated at the State House on Tuesday, March 25.

This will be the 22nd consecutive year that festivities honoring Greek Independence Day, March 25, have been held at the State House under the sponsorship of Sen. Leonidas P. Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, East Greenwich, West Greenwich).

The State House event recognizing the 193rd anniversary of Greek Independence Day will begin with a presentation in the Senate chamber at 4 p.m. that will include an invocation by the Rev. Dr. Philip Zymaris of Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pawtucket.