ARMENIAN
ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date:
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REP. JIM COSTA CONGRATULATES REP.
JACKIE SPEIER FOR HER DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to the Armenian Assembly of
America (Assembly), Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) applauded Congresswoman Jackie Speier
(D-CA) for receiving the Assembly’s Deukmejian Award for Public Service.
“It gives me
great pleasure to mark this special occasion to celebrate U.S.-Armenian
relations, and how far we have come. Since the establishment of the Armenian
Assembly more than 45 years ago, the Assembly has continuously been on the
forefront of promoting public awareness of U.S.-Armenian issues, supporting
democracy in Armenia and Artsakh, and advancing universal recognition of the
Armenian Genocide,” Rep. Costa told the Assembly.
“We are
gathered here today to also celebrate dedicated public servants who have
strengthened U.S.-Armenian Relations. It gives me great pleasure and honor to
congratulate the recipient of the Public Service Award for this year – our
fellow colleague, and Co-Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus,
Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Over the years, I have had the privilege of
serving with Congresswoman Speier from the California State Assembly, Senate,
and here in the House of Representatives. Her tenacity and passion for public
service is unparalleled. Congresswoman Speier has been an advocate of human
rights across the globe before she became an elected official. We are all lucky
to have her as a colleague and a strong leader as a Co-Chair of the
Congressional Armenian Caucus. Congresswoman, congratulations again and thank
you for your leadership,” he said.
Congresswoman
Speier was honored for her exemplary work in the U.S. House of Representatives,
as well as her leadership, dedication, and passionate support of Armenia and
Artsakh. Armenian American leaders and activists throughout the United States
attended the Gala in Washington, D.C., which was part of the Armenian Assembly
of America's 2019 National Advocacy Conference.
“As a
Caucus, we must continue to fulfill the mission of the Caucus and build on our
accomplishments such as continued foreign aid, demining efforts in Artsakh, and
ultimately, universal Armenian Genocide recognition. Coming from the land of
William Saroyan, I am proud of all the efforts put forth by the Caucus and I
look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues on enhancing U.S.-Armenian
relations,” Rep. Costa added.
“I want to
congratulate Rep. Speier, again, for receiving this honor, and to thank the
Armenian Assembly for recognizing her and for all the work you do to advocate
on behalf of Armenian-Americans.
The full
letter is available at bit.ly/costa2019
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 non-partisan, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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