December 14, 2008
Armenian Rights Council of America, Western Region
1901 N. Allen Ave.
Altadena, CA 91001
Contact: Mr. Ara Aharonian
Tel: 626-296-2921
Fax: 626-296-2922
Email: [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
Argentine-Armenian Legislator Sergio Nahabetian Welcomed at Glendale
City Hall
ALTADENA, CA – On Wednesday morning, November 26, 2008
Argentine-Armenian Legislator representing the Province of Buenos Aires
in Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies, the Honorable Sergio Nahabetian,
accompanied by his gracious wife Susanna and a delegation of board
members from the Armenian Democratic Liberal (ADL) Organization, Western
Region, was officially and warmly welcomed by municipal leaders at City
Hall in Glendale, California.
Upon arrival at Glendale City Hall, the delegation was greeted by
Glendale City Council members Bob Yousefian and Ara Najarian. Glendale
City Clerk Ardashes Kassakhian and Glendale Senior Assistant City
Attorney Lucy Varpetian joined the City Council members in graciously
welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Nahabetian to City Hall.
The delegation was immediately ushered to the Council Chambers where the
Glendale City Council conducts weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings.
While in the Council Chamber, Mr. Sergio Nahabetian was given the unique
honor of sitting on the Mayor’s chair, during which he and his hosts
exchanged information about the current challenges of their respective
cities, namely Buenos Aires, Argentina and Glendale, California. A
mutual presentation of gifts ensued between Sergio Nahabetian and
Glendale municipal officials, after which Mr. and Mrs. Nahabetian
invited their hosts to visit the province and city of Buenos Aires, and
meet members of its vibrant and active Armenian community.