CONGRESSMAN KENNY MARCHANT JOINED CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS ON ARMENIAN ISSUES
PanARMENIAN.Net
26.05.2006 14:50 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian Assembly welcomed the announcement today
that Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) has joined the Congressional
Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total membership to 158 to
date, reported the Armenian Assembly of America. Marchant is the
first Republican from the Lone Star State to join the Caucus.
“The Assembly appreciates Congressman Marchant’s expression of support
and decision to join the Armenian Caucus,” said Assembly Executive
Director Bryan Ardouny. “It is our hope that the Congressman will
coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) to foster greater ties between
the United States and Armenia.”
Marchant, who is currently serving his first term in office,
represents the 24th Congressional District which encompasses portions
of Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. The Congressman serves
on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce,
and Government Reform Committees.
Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Marchant
served nine terms as a Texas State Representative. During his tenure
in the state legislature, he served as Chairman of the Texas House
Committee on Financial Institutions, Chairman of the House State
Affairs Committee, and Chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus.