Armenian National Committee – Pasadena
Pasadena, CA

email: anca@anca.org

PRESS RELEASE
October 1, 2008

Contact: Armen Donigian

Congressman Adam Schiff and ANC Activists discuss Human Rights Issues

Pasadena, CA – ANC activists Gegham Manukyan, Robert Khachikyan, Armen
Donigian and Razmik Khachikyan recently met with Congressman Adam
Schiff (D-CA) at the Raytheon office in Pasadena, CA to thank him for
his continuous support of the Armenian American Community,
specifically regarding House Resolution 106, the Armenian Genocide
resolution introduced to Congress in 2007.

"We realize the importance of communicating our concerns on behalf of
our community to our Congressional leadership, and we are appreciative
of the response," stated Razmik Khachikyan. "The efforts for
recognition of the Armenian Genocide continue in order to preserve
historical integrity and protect human rights issues worldwide," added
Gegham Manukyan.

Robert Khachikyan spoke with the Congressman regarding the status of
H. Res. 106. The adoption of the resolution by the House Foreign
Affairs Committee on October 10, 2007 sparked a firestorm of media
coverage over the Turkish government’s threats to retaliate against
America if the measure were approved by the full House of
Representatives. Congressman Schiff reiterated his support for the
Armenian American community and reassured that he will once again
support the Armenian Genocide Resolution when it is introduced in
Congress.

Armen Donigian thanked the Congressman for his support and
participation during the Days of Advocacy earlier this year when
hundreds of members from the Genocide Intervention Network and ANC
chapters across the nation met in Washington, DC to advocate human
rights issues pertaining to Darfur and the Armenian Genocide.

The ANC of Pasadena advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and
political rights of the area’s Armenian American community and
promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the
grassroots and public policy levels.