SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ANC HOSTS RECEPTION FOR LA COUNCILMAN KORETZ

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Mar 1st, 2010
ENCINO, CA

On February 11, 2010, the Armenian National Committee of the San
Fernando Valley-West (ANC SFV) hosted a wine and cheese reception
in honor of newly-elected Los Angeles City Councilman, of the 5th
district, Paul Koretz.

The Councilman was welcomed by local community leaders from the
Armenian Relief Society "Anahid" Chapter, Homenetmen "Massis" Chapter,
Hamazkayin Armenian Cultural Association "Baruyr Sevag" Chapter,
the Holy Martyrs Church Board of Trustees, as well as Holy Martyrs Rev.

Father Razmig Khatchadourian, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation’s
"Rosdom" Chapter, Armenian Youth Federation "Sardarabad" Chapter.

"Councilman Koretz has been a valuable asset to our community,"
remarked Kitsinian. "Chatting with him in this intimate setting reminds
us that the Councilman is always ready to affirm his commitment to
addressing the needs of the Armenian Community. He does so not only
effectively, but efficiently as well."

After an introduction by ANC-SFV Chairman, Nareg S. Kitsinian Esq.,
the nearly 40 attendees enjoyed a discussion with the Councilman who
spoke candidly of his close involvement and interest in the Armenian
Community. The conversation ranged from addressing quality of life
concerns to better engaging Armenian American youth in public and
community service through the Councilman’s office. Also joining the
ANC-SFV for the event were representatives from the Armenian Cultural
Foundation, Armenian National Committee-Western Region, and the Encino
Neighborhood Council.

"The Councilman’s eagerness to work side-by-side with his constituents,
as well as Armenian organizations, and Armenian community leaders is
always encouraging and we look at tonight as the first step in the
process," said Nichan Kulukian, an ANC SFV activist who participated
in the event.

The Armenian National Committee of the San Fernando Valley-West
advances 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.