PRESS RELEASE
Armenian Missionary Association of America, Inc.
31 West Century Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
Tel: 201-265-2607
Fax: 201-265-6015
amaa@amaa.org

The AMAA Board of Directors with great sorrow announces the passing away
of its Ex-Executive Director, and Executive Director Emeritus, Rev. Dr.
Giragos H. Chopourian, who made the transition from life on earth to life
in eternity on October 11, 2006.

Dr. Chopourian was a great servant of God. He dedicated his entire life
to the Lord. He served the Lord and our communities around the world with
faithfulness, courage and wisdom. Through his selfless and dedicated
services he touched the lives of thousands of people. His departure is a
great loss for us but is a gain for eternity. May God bless his memory.

A celebration of Dr. Chopourian’s life will be held on Saturday, October
28, 2006, at the Armenian Martyr’s Congregational Church, 100 N. Edmonds
Avenue, Havertown, PA (Tel 610-446-3330). The celebration will begin at
noon with lunch followed by memorial service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rev. Giragos
and Yeprouhie Chopourian Endowment Fund with the AMAA, c/o 31 West Century
Road, Paramus, NJ 07652.