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Armenian Assembly of America
1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-3434
Fax: 202-638-4904
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.armenianassembly.org
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2005
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
Email: [email protected]
CONGRESSMAN MOORE JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS
Total Membership Reaches 146
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly today welcomed the news that
Congressman Dennis Moore (D-KS) has joined the Congressional Caucus
on Armenian Issues, making him the second representative from the
Sunflower State to join this all important body.
ARAMAC State Chair for Kansas Alex Kotoyantz, a longtime Armenian
issues advocate, personally encouraged the Congressman's membership
and provided his office with information on pertinent issues.
"I am proud to be the latest member to join the Armenian Caucus,
and to participate as part of this bi-partisan group," Congressman
Moore said. "It is my hope to coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs
and this diverse coalition to help foster greater ties between the
United States and Armenia."
"The Assembly extends its appreciation and thanks to Congressman Moore
for joining the Caucus and appreciates his expression of support for
issues of importance to the Armenian-American community and homeland,"
said Assembly Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Barsamian. "We also
commend Alex Kotoyantz, who once again has demonstrated the power of
grassroots advocacy."
Earlier this year, Kotoyantz worked with community activists to
encourage Governor Kathleen Sebelius to issue a proclamation formally
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Previous to that, he helped secure
the "Kansas-Armenia Partnership Day" proclamation recognizing the
importance of the recently forged relationship between the Kansas
National Guard and Armenia within the framework of the State's
Partnership Program.
Congressman Moore is currently serving his fourth term in office and
is a member of the House Financial Services and Budget Committees.
The Armenian Caucus was formed in 1995 to provide a bi-partisan forum
for legislators to discuss how the United States can better assist the
people of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Co-Chaired by Representatives
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), the Caucus has,
over the years, played a critical role on a wide range of issues,
including assistance programs for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the
ongoing Azerbaijani and Turkish blockades, the Karabakh peace process
and efforts to reaffirm the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide.
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.
NR#2005-087
1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-3434
Fax: 202-638-4904
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.armenianassembly.org
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2005
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
Email: [email protected]
CONGRESSMAN MOORE JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS
Total Membership Reaches 146
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly today welcomed the news that
Congressman Dennis Moore (D-KS) has joined the Congressional Caucus
on Armenian Issues, making him the second representative from the
Sunflower State to join this all important body.
ARAMAC State Chair for Kansas Alex Kotoyantz, a longtime Armenian
issues advocate, personally encouraged the Congressman's membership
and provided his office with information on pertinent issues.
"I am proud to be the latest member to join the Armenian Caucus,
and to participate as part of this bi-partisan group," Congressman
Moore said. "It is my hope to coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs
and this diverse coalition to help foster greater ties between the
United States and Armenia."
"The Assembly extends its appreciation and thanks to Congressman Moore
for joining the Caucus and appreciates his expression of support for
issues of importance to the Armenian-American community and homeland,"
said Assembly Board of Directors Chairman Anthony Barsamian. "We also
commend Alex Kotoyantz, who once again has demonstrated the power of
grassroots advocacy."
Earlier this year, Kotoyantz worked with community activists to
encourage Governor Kathleen Sebelius to issue a proclamation formally
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. Previous to that, he helped secure
the "Kansas-Armenia Partnership Day" proclamation recognizing the
importance of the recently forged relationship between the Kansas
National Guard and Armenia within the framework of the State's
Partnership Program.
Congressman Moore is currently serving his fourth term in office and
is a member of the House Financial Services and Budget Committees.
The Armenian Caucus was formed in 1995 to provide a bi-partisan forum
for legislators to discuss how the United States can better assist the
people of Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh. Co-Chaired by Representatives
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), the Caucus has,
over the years, played a critical role on a wide range of issues,
including assistance programs for Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, the
ongoing Azerbaijani and Turkish blockades, the Karabakh peace process
and efforts to reaffirm the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide.
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.
NR#2005-087