CONGRESSWOMAN SCHAKOWSKY JOINS THE ARMENIAN CAUCUS

ArmRadio.am
12.04.2007 10:25

Earlier this month, the Armenian National Committee of Illinois
and Armenian Americans around the nation welcomed Congresswoman Jan
Schakowsky (D-IL-9) to the Armenian Caucus. As Illinois representation
in the Armenian Caucus continues to grow rapidly, Schakowsky joins over
140 of her fellow colleagues who are part of this bipartisan committee.

Congresswoman Schakowsky’s district contains the greatest number
of Armenians living in Illinois. Recently, members of the ANC of
Illinois met with Congresswoman Schakowky to discuss several issues of
importance of the Armenian American community, including H. Res 106,
the Armenian Genocide Resolution. Ari Killian, Chairman of the ANC of
Illinois stated, "We welcome the Congresswoman’s decision to sign on
to the Armenian Caucus. With the growing number of Armenians living in
her district, we look forward to continuing to build our relationship."

"I am honored to join the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues. Over the last twelve years, the Armenian Caucus has been
instrumental in raising political awareness in this country about
the issues that affect the Armenian people," said US Representative
Jan Schakowsky. "As a new member of the Caucus, I look forward to
working with my colleagues to address the issues and concerns of the
Armenian-American community in my district."

Congresswoman Schakowsky began her political career in the Illinois
Assembly and is currently serving her fifth term in the United States
Congress. She has served as a voice for those who have been affected
by domestic violence.

She is the Democratic Chief Deputy Whip and serves on many committees
including Energy and Commerce and was one of the founding members of
the Out-of-Iraq Caucus.