CONGRESSMAN PETER ROSKAM JOINS THE ARMENIAN CAUCUS

Armradio.am
29.03.2007 13:35

Congressman Peter Roskam from Illinois joined the Congressional
Caucus on Armenian Issues, (R-IL). "Armenians have a rich heritage in
America," said Congressman Roskam. "I look forward to working with
my constituents of Armenian descent," reports the Armenian National
Committee of America.

Members of the ANC of Illinois met with Congressman Roskam in the
district to discuss issues of importance to the Armenian community,
including current legislation H. Res 106, in recognition of the
Armenian Genocide. Ari Killian, Chairman of the ANC of Illinois thanked
the Congressman for joining the Caucus. "We welcome Congressman
Roskam’s membership in the Armenian Caucus and looking forward to
working with him on issues relevant to our community."

Beginning his political career in 1993 by serving in the Illinois
House of Representatives, and later serving in the Illinois Senate as
Republican Whip and Floor Leader, Roskam was elected to Congress in
2006. While serving as a State Senator, Roskam, along with 46 Senate
members voted to enact HB0312.

This legislation mandates that the study of Genocide including
the atrocities in Armenia, Ukraine, Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and
Sudan. Governor Blagojevich signed the bill into law in August 2005,
joining Illinois to a dozen states, including the teaching of the
tragic history of genocide.