April 13, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE COMMEMORATES THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
On Monday, April 9, the California State Assembly and Senate
passed Assembly Joint Resolution 15 which declares April 24, 2007 as the
official Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. The resolution was
initiated by 43rd district assembly member Paul Krekorian.
The opening prayer was conducted by Rev. Vahan Gosdanian, pastor
of Holy Trinity Church in Fresno, who was representing H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Consul General Armen Liloyan also offered
his remarks and gratitude on behalf of the Republic of Armenia.
As in previous years, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger once again
proclaimed April 22nd to the 29th as Days of Remembrance of the Armenian
Genocide.