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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 19, 2005

AGBU MONTRÉAL ANNOUNCES PAUL & SIRVART KICHIAN CAPITAL RENOVATION FUND

Montreal, Canada – On May 1, 2005, during a special event held to
honor its former Chairman, Paul Kichian, and his wife, Sirvart, AGBU
Montreal announced the founding of the Paul & Sirvart Kichian Capital
Renovation Fund, which will be used to cover the ongoing expenses of
the newly-renovated Alex Manoogian Center. The Chapter will contribute
an estimated C$5,000 to this fund annually.

“We are proud to announce this special fund in the name of Paul and
Sirvart,” said Viken L. Attarian, AGBU Montreal Chairman. “It is our
way to honor two people who have made an incredible contribution to
our Chapter. This fund will serve to keep the Kichian legacy alive
and to maintain our newly-renovated Center in excellent condition on
an ongoing basis.” The dinner event attracted over 250 guests raising
C$25,000 in pledges and donations.

The Chapter also established Honorary Membership, with Paul and
Sirvart Kichian as the first two recipients of this distinguished
award. “Both of us are truly moved by your presence, your enthusiasm,
your generosity and by your sincere emotions,” said Mr. Kichian in
his speech. “We will forever carry AGBU and all of you in our hearts.”

Founded in 1957, AGBU Montreal is dedicated to preserving and promoting
the Armenian heritage and culture through educational, cultural and
humanitarian programs within the greater Montreal region. For more
information on AGBU Montreal or to make donations to the Paul &
Sirvart Kichian Capital Renovation Fund, please call 514-748-AGBU
(2428) or email agbumontreal@bellnet.ca.

For more information on AGBU and its chapters around the world,
please visit

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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress