PRESS RELEASE
THE ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP
1300 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 149
P.O.Box 5969
Fresno, CA 93755-5969
Tel: 559-224-1000
Fax: 559-224-1002
Email: [email protected]
A.T.G. Mourns the Loss of a Devoted Board Member and
a Dear Friend Nubar Tashjian, J.D.
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With deep sorrow, we report the passing of one of the founding members
of the Armenian Technology Group, Inc. (ATG), Board Member Nubar
Tashjian, JD, who passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 in Oakland,
California.
Since the establishment of ATG in 1989, Mr. Tashjian worked side by
side with his close friend, Dr. Arthur O. Hazarabedian, D.V.M. In
1992, together with a devoted contingent of professionally specialized
colleagues, the founders incorporated the organization as a 501(c)3
charitable corporation, focused on assisting the agricultural sector
of the newly independent Armenia.
Mr. Tashjian volunteered and served the ATG Board in numerous
capacities. He offered his vital legal counsel, but also served as
President of the organization for several years. Nubar was an active
ATG board member up to the day of his passing. For the past 25 years
he devoted his time, knowledge and resources to the mission of the
ATG, in helping the people of Armenia toward sustainable economic
development.
On several occasions Mr. Tashjian traveled to Armenia and Artsakh to
interact with the people as well as to observe and evaluate the
organization’s activities in the fields.
His travels took him to Washington, DC, where he presented the ATG’s
mission and objectives to US Congressional Representatives. His
meetings also included representatives of Federal agencies active in
Armenia, such as US Department of Agriculture and US Agency for
International Development, to help us secure federal grants.
During his time the ATG has delivered over $65 million of humanitarian
and economic development projects to the people of Armenia and
Artsakh, which include US Government grants, private contributions and
in-kind donations.
Mr. Tashjian served on numerous philanthropic boards and charitable
organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and elsewhere.
A lawyer by profession, he graduated from the University of Michigan
Law School in Ann Arbor, MI, and was admitted to the State Bar of
California in 1953. He was a veteran of WW II and served in Far East
as a B-29 pilot. He spoke several languages, including Japanese.
It was pleasure working and socializing with him. His gentle
personality reflected in his relations with others. Simple gifts of
kindness meant so much more to him than any extravagant
presentations. He was devoted to his responsibilities. He gave the
comfort to call and ask for his advice whenever there was an issue
that he could have assisted.
Even in his advanced age, Nubar had a sharp mind, and was ready and
willing to assist when needed. He guided with intellect and sound
advice that never failed! With his leadership, we kept the integrity
of our organization at its highest standard.
Through it all, Mr. Tashjian was able to add charm and humor to our
work, lifting our spirits even in most difficult and challenging
times.
A compassionate and thoughtful person, his commitment in helping the
people of Armenia was deeply rooted in his heart. He may not have
expressed it, but sure indeed, it was always in his mind, and always
with him.
Always forward looking, he followed the current events in and around
Armenia regularly; he was concerned of the future of Armenia and the
well-being of its people.
Nubar was a proud American – and a great Armenian! He contributed
quietly: his time, efforts, knowledge and resources where he could. He
will be in our minds; we will miss him. The Funeral will take place
on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Vartan Church located
at in 650 Spruce Street Oakland, CA 94610.
There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 12noon –
8 pm at Santos Robinson Mortuary 160 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA
94577.
The Triple X fraternity service will take place at 7 pm at the
Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the
Armenian Technology Group, Inc. 550 E. Shaw Ave. P. O. Box 5969
Fresno, CA 93755 (
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). Tel:(559) 224-1000.
Nubar at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA (July, 2014)
Visiting one of the ATG’s wheat fields.
Enjoying the ATG grape nursery in Khramort, Artsakh.
Interacting with the villagers.
Inspecting the vines with Vladimir Zakian of ATG in Kharabagh.
With Congressman Devin Nunes.
With the speaker of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Kharabagh)
parliament Ashot Gulyan (middle), and Varoujan Der Simonian of ATG
(right).
Nubar Tashjian with Roger Culver of ATG (Left), David Lokian, Minister
of Agriculture in Armenia, Varoujan Der Simonian of ATG, and Samvel
Avetisyan, Depute Minister of Agriculture
With fellow board members Hagop Tookoian, M.D. and Rose Kachadoorian,
Ph.D. during one of the ATG Board of Directors’ meeting.
Nubar: A Proud American and a Great Armenian.
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