ANC-PAC SUPPORTERS BACK LAS VEGAS AREA CONGRESSWOMAN SHELLY BERKLEY

armradio.am
29.01.2008 10:31

Friends and supporters of the Armenian National Committee – Political
Action Committee (ANC-PAC) came out in large numbers to support a
campaign event recently held for Las Vegas area Congresswoman Shelly
Berkley (D-NV).

Congresswoman Berkley, a strong supporter of Armenian issues, began
serving in the U.S. House of Representatives in January, 1999. The
Congresswoman, who is of Greek-American heritage, represents thousands
of Armenian Americans living in Nevada’s First Congressional District,
which includes Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated areas
in Clark County.

"Shelly is a great friend," commented Nevada ANC Chairman Ara
Shirinian.

"For nearly a decade the Armenian American community in Nevada has
stood shoulder to shoulder with Shelly. And likewise, she has stood
with our community, on the genocide resolution and in making sure
Armenia and Nagorno-Karabagh have the political support they need on
Capitol Hill.

Without a doubt, we plan on working to ensure that Shelly returns to
Congress next year," added Shirinian.

Over two dozen Armenian Americans attended the fundraising event, held
at the South Pointe Casino in Las Vegas, to mark the Congresswoman’s
57th birthday. ANC-PAC supporters have consistently backed the
Congresswoman’s campaign and plans are underway to hold an event in
support of her reelection later this year.