October 12, 2007
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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PRELATE AND COUNCILS ISSUE STATEMENT ON THE ADOPTION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 106
On Wednesday, October 10th, the Prelate and Religious and Executive
Councils issued the following statement in response to the adoption of House
Resolution 106 recognizing the Armenian Genocide by the House Foreign
Affairs Committee:
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Prelacy
Religious and Executive Councils and affiliates express their utmost
satisfaction on the adoption of House Resolution 106 by the House Foreign
Affairs Committee recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
On this momentous occasion, we salute all the principled members who
voted in support of this resolution. We highly commend our devoted
activists and community members who have worked diligently towards this end.
This decision by the Foreign Affairs Committee was a crucial milestone for
the recognition of the rights of the Armenian people and we are hopeful that
it will ultimately lead to the fulfillment of our demands and final justice.
On October 11th, the Prelate sent a letter to Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi saluting the decision by the Foreign Affairs Committee and
expressing thanks for her support and commitment to the Armenian people.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT RECEPTION IN HONOR OF ASSEMBLY MEMBER ANTHONY
PORTANTINO
On the evening of Thursday, October 11th, a reception took place at
the Pasadena Armenian Center in honor of Assembly member Anthony Portantino.
The event was organized by the Armenian National Committee Pasadena and
Crescenta Valley chapters.
During the reception, issues affecting the community and of special
concern to youth were discussed. On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian attended and conveyed the Prelate’s blessings.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT GATHERING HOSTED BY CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF
On the evening of Monday, October 8, a community gathering took
place at the Glendale Public Library hosted by Congressman Adam Schiff. The
discussion focused on the evolution of the rule of law in Armenia.
Rev. Gomidas Torossian, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale,
attended on behalf of the Prelate.
NEW BOARD OF REGENTS APPOINTMENTS MADE
We are pleased to announce the new appointment of members to the
Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools. The new Board convened its first
meeting on Wednesday, October 3rd during which the election of the divan
took place.
The newly appointed Board of Regents consists of the following
members:
Mark Guedikian Chairman
Dr. Vartkes Tomassian Vice-Chair
Dr. Armine Hacopian Secretary
Chris Keosian Treasurer
Sossi Hovsepian Advisor
Lisa Gaboudian Advisor
Maggie Sarkouni Advisor
Charlotte Sassounian Advisor
Viken Pakradouni Advisor