PRESS RELEASE
Armenian Assembly of America
November 19, 2009
Contact: Press Department
Email: info@aaainc.org
Phone: (202) 393-3434

ARMENIAN CAUCUS MEMBERSHIP GROWS TO 148

Assembly’s efforts bring Representatives Murphy and Wamp on board

Washington, DC – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomed
the official announcement that Representatives Chris Murphy (D-CT) and
Zach Wamp (R-TN) have joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues – bringing the total Caucus membership to 148 Members to date.

Congressman Murphy is currently serving his second term representing
Connecticut’s Fifth District and is a cosponsor of H. Res. 252, the
Armenian Genocide Resolution. He serves on the Energy and Commerce
Committee and its Health and Telecommunications Subcommittees. He also
serves on the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and its
National Security and Foreign Affairs Subcommittee.

Reelected to a seventh term in office, Congressman Wamp cosponsored
H. Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide Resolution last Congress. A member
of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, Representative Wamp is
in a unique position to help ensure robust funding to Armenia to help
offset the economic impact of Turkey’s ongoing blockade.

"The Assembly advocacy efforts continue to yield results on Capitol
Hill," said Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We look forward to
working with Representatives Murphy and Wamp to further strengthen the
U.S.-Armenia relationship. With the bold steps Armenia has taken
toward rapprochement with Turkey, America has an important role to
play in ensuring that Turkey lifts its blockade and normalizes
relations with Armenia without any preconditions," Ardouny added.

The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based
nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness
of Armenian issues. It is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt membership
organization.
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