Thursday, April 10, 2025
George Demeter Day and Parliamentary Law Month
We presented official proclamations from Governor Maura Healey marking the importance of this day in remembrance of his contributions and his legacy.
We also recognized the following individuals and organizations that keep the spirit of George Demeter's mission alive and well today:
Peter Senopolous
- Organizer and Past President of the Hellenic Bar Association
- Order of AHEPA
- And the George Demeter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians
- Order of AHEPA
- And the George Demeter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians
Organizations:
- George Demeter Unit of the National Association of Parliamentarians (President Peter Klapes)
- Order of the AHEPA Boston Chapter (President Chris Tsiotos)
- Past Supreme President of the Sons of Pericles (President Dimitrius Vidalis)
- Consular General of Greece Symeon Tegos
- President of the Boston Chapter of the Daughters of Penelope (Mary Kazis)
George Demeter, the first Greek-American to serve in the Massachusetts Legislature, was not only a trailblazer, but also a nationally respected parliamentarian. His work, 'Demeter’s Manual of Parliamentary Law and Procedure,' remains a cornerstone for municipalities and organizations navigating decision-making today.
With Marathon Monday just around the corner, it’s also worth noting that Demeter helped introduce the tradition of crowning the Boston Marathon winner with a laurel wreath—a nod to the race’s ancient Greek roots.
