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  • AAA: Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Armenian Genocide Legislation

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    Armenian Assembly of America
    50 North La Cienega Blvd., Suite 202
    Beverly Hills, CA 90211
    (310) 360-0091 phone

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    April 22, 2005
    CONTACT: Lena Kaimian

    Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Armenian Genocide Legislation

    Los Angeles, CA - Armenian Assembly of America Western Office Chairman
    Richard Mushegain, Bay Area Regional Council Chair Suzanne Abnous,
    and Western Office Director Lena Kaimian were part of a pan-community
    delegation attending Armenian Genocide 90th Anniversary Commemorative
    activities in Sacramento on April 21.

    Kaimian was among several community leaders that were invited to
    witness California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger sign SB 424 into law.
    The new law, originally authored by State Senator Charles Poochigian,
    permanently designates April 24 as "Day of Remembrance of the Armenian
    Genocide."

    During the signing ceremony Kaimian thanked the Governor for his
    continuous support of the Armenian American community in California.
    Armenian Assembly of America Western Office Chairman Richard Mushegain
    commented, "The Armenian-American community is very appreciative
    of Governor Schwarzenegger's efforts to commemorate the Armenian
    Genocide during the 90th anniversary this crime against humanity.
    The Governor has become one of the leaders in the movement for
    reaffirming the Armenian Genocide. We look forward to working with
    him and other leaders in preventing future genocides."

    Prior to the signing ceremony, the Armenian Assembly representatives
    along with members of the pan-community delegation witnessed the
    unanimous passage of Genocide legislation in both the State Senate
    and the Assembly. Throughout the day the Assembly delegation met with
    numerous members of the California Senate including Senators Poochigian
    (R-Fresno), Scott (D-Altadena), Simitian (D-Palo Alto) and Speier
    (D-Hillsborough). The delegation also met with California State
    Assembly members Aghazarian (R-Stockton), Frommer (D-Los Angeles),
    Liu (D- La Canada), and Villines (R-Clovis).

    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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