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PRESS RELEASE
January 8, 2009
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: mzachariades@aaainc.org
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Armenian Assembly Congratulates Friends in 111th Congress
Washington, DC – The Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Board
Member Annie Totah, along with Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and
Assembly staff, attended the 111th Congressional swearing-in ceremonies
and numerous events on Capitol Hill.
"2009 holds great promise and the Assembly is ready for the challenges
ahead," said Totah. "By redoubling our efforts and commitment we can
reach new heights. I look forward to many successful initiatives this
Congress, including our upcoming Advocacy Conference, when we will be
expecting hundreds of our members and activists in Washington, DC."
Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, stated: "We have a full agenda for the 111th Congress
and I look forward to working with the Armenian Assembly and the
community to secure unequivocal U.S. affirmation of the Armenian
Genocide. We will continue to fight against efforts to isolate Armenia
in the Caucasus and to support peace and stability in Nagorno Karabakh."
In addition to meeting with both Co-Chairs of the Armenian Caucus, Rep.
Pallone and Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL), the Assembly visited the following
Representatives or offices: Zack Space (D-OH); Ed Royce (R-CA); Ron
Klein (D-FL); Gus Bilirakis (R-FL); Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-FL);
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL); Suzanne Kosmas (D-FL); Alan Grayson (D-FL);
Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL); Dina Titus (D-NV); George Radanovich (R-CA);
Bob Filner (D-CA); Niki Tsongas (D-MA); Sue Myrick (R-NC); Chris Van
Hollen (D-MD); Kenny Marchant (R-TX); John Sarbanes (D-MD); Steny Hoyer
(D-MD); Allyson Schwartz (D-PA); Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and Nita Lowey
(D-NY), among others.
"On the first day of the new Congress, we hit the ground running and
look forward to pursuing an aggressive agenda to strengthen U.S.-Armenia
relations and ensure U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide," said
Ardouny. "Our Advocacy Conference in March will provide a great
opportunity to put our issues, front and center."
For additional information about the March 1-3, 2009 National Advocacy
Conference and Banquet, please visit the Assembly’s Web site. The
following members will be speaking at the conference or banquet:
Representatives Zack Space (D-OH); Paul Ryan (R-WI); Jim McGovern
(D-MA); Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI); Frank Pallone (D-NJ); George
Radanovich (R-CA); Anna Eshoo (D-CA); Ed Royce (R-CA); Adam Schiff
(D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA). In addition, Major General Tod M.
Bunting and Human Rights Alliance Founder Kathryn Porter, have also
agreed to participate.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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Editor’s Note: Photos are available below.
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Taniel Koushakjian, Assembly Grassroots Director; Bianka Dodov, Assembly
Congressional Relations Associate; Rep. Zack Space; Mary Beth Nalin,
Assembly Public Affairs Associate; Michael Zachariades, Assembly
Communications Director
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Rep. Bob Filner, Annie Totah, Bryan Ardouny
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Bryan Ardouny, Rep. Nita Lowey, Annie Totah
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Michael Zachariades, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Bryan Ardouny
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Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Annie Totah, Bryan Ardouny
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