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ARMENPAC, The Armenian-American Political Action Committee
Contact: Jason P. Capizzi
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ARMENPAC COVERS THE HILL, ATTENDING A GALA WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND A
RECEPTION FOR BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
Washington, DC – In its ongoing efforts to broaden the base of support for
Armenian issues, ARMENPAC Co-Chair Annie Totah and Executive Director Jason
Capizzi recently crisscrossed Capitol Hill in a bipartisan fashion to
educate new friends on Armenian-American issues by attending the Jewish
Historical Society’s annual gala as well as a reception in honor of
Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), a loyal and committed friend of
Armenians.
The Jewish Historical Society event was attended by several Members of
Congress including Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Arlen Specter (R-PA), as
well as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Democratic Caucus Chair
Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), House Minority Leader John Boehner, House Minority Whip
Roy Blunt (R-MO), Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Representative Eric
Cantor (R-VA). Members of the Bush administration were also present,
including Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services Tevi D. Troy, who
learned about Armenian issues from Co-Chair Totah.
Following the gala on Capitol Hill, Co-Chair Totah and Executive Director
Capizzi attended a reception for Representative Brad Sherman at the
Democratic National Committee Headquarters, where Totah thanked
Representative Sherman for his steadfast support of Armenian issues.
Co-Chair Totah also had a chance to meet and greet a number of other
congressional friends who were in attendance, namely Representatives Diane
Watson (D-CA), Barney Frank (D-MA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), each of whom are
cosponsors of the H.Res.106 relating to United States reaffirmation of the
Armenian Genocide, for their advocacy work. Co-Chair Totah specifically
thanked Representative Adam Schiff for his leadership role on Armenian
issues and also apprised him of ARMENPAC’s ongoing good work.
Representative Brad Sherman is serving his 6th term in Congress representing
the 27th District of California. Representative Sherman is a member of the
Financial Services, Judiciary and Foreign Affairs Committees; Chairman of
the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-proliferation and Trade; and a member of
the Congressional Caucus on Armenian issues. While leaving the Democratic
National Headquarters, Co-Chair Totah ran into Representative Joe Crowley
(D-NY) and took advantage of the moment to once again thank him for having
introduced H.Res.102 condemning the assassination of Hrant Dink.
"ARMENPAC receives an inordinate amount of requests for contributions from
our friends in Congress, who expect our ongoing and consistent support of
their reelection campaigns. As such, we need and count on the Armenian
community’s generous financial support to enhance our electioneering efforts
in support of Armenian-American issues," said ARMENPAC Co-Chairs Annie Totah
and Edgar Hagopian.
"Furthermore, 2008 is an election year and it is imperative that we make our
voices heard by attending as many events as possible in support of our
friends in Congress so that they can continue to advocate for our cause,"
added Totah. For more information on how to make a contribution to ARMENPAC
please call (877) 286-1026 or visit
ARMENPAC was formed in 1999, and is an independent, bipartisan,
multi-candidate, nonconnected political action committee with a nationwide
membership. ARMENPAC raises awareness of, and advocates for, candidates
that support policies that help create peace, security and stability in the
Caucasus region. ARMENPAC provides financial support to federal
officeholders, candidates, political action committees and organizations
that share our philosophy and understanding of Armenian-American issues.
For more information and how to contribute to ARMENPAC, please call (877)
286-1046 or visit <; .
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