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PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
E-mail: ckojoian@aaainc.org
ASSEMBLY CONGRATULATES ARMENIAN CAUCUS CO-CHAIRS ON THEIR ELECTION VICTORIES
Plan To Introduce Armenian Genocide Resolution Next Congress
Washington, DC – The Armenian Assembly today congratulated Congressmen
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), Co-Chairs of
the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, on winning re-election
to the House of Representatives and welcomed their confirmation to
introduce an Armenian Genocide resolution in the next Congress.
"We will be preparing to introduce an Armenian Genocide resolution with
our colleagues Congressmen Adam Schiff (D-CA) and George Radanovich
(R-CA) next Congress," said Pallone and Knollenberg. "With this
legislation we hope to once and for all reaffirm the historical truth
that the Ottoman Empire carried out a campaign of race extermination
against Armenians from 1915-1923. Proper recognition of this horrific
event is the first step in preventing future crimes and gives meaning
to the phrase Never Again."
The Congressmen have also informed the Assembly of their intention
to spearhead a special Capitol Hill event commemorating the 92nd
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in April, which they have also
done in the past. During the 90th anniversary, the co-chairs organized
a pan-Armenian commemoration.
"The Assembly congratulates Congressmen Pallone and Knollenberg
on their success and thanks them for their sustained leadership,"
said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We look forward to
working with them and the entire Armenian-American community and all
supporters of genocide prevention to secure passage of an Armenian
Genocide resolution in the House."
Ardouny also noted that over 90 percent of Armenian Caucus Members
who stood for re-election on November 7, retained their seats.
Their bipartisan support will be necessary to advance a resolution on
the Armenian Genocide, as well as other Armenia-specific legislation.
"We are pleased that the majority of Members on the Armenian Caucus
were re-elected and look forward to working with them to strengthen
relations between the U.S. and Armenia, prevent attempts by Turkey
and Azerbaijan to isolate her, and once and for all reaffirm the
U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide," said Pallone and Knollenberg.
The Armenian Assembly is the largest Washington-based nationwide
organization promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian
issue. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.
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Editor’s Note: Photographs available on the Assembly’s Web site at the following links:
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Caption: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Joseph Knollenberg (R-MI), right, and Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
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Caption: Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) flanked by Board of Trustees Executive Committee Member Annie Totah and Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
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