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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
September 8, 2005
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
Email: [email protected]
CONGRESSMAN GUTIERREZ JOINS THE ARMENIAN CAUCUS
Washington, DC - At the urging of the Armenian Assembly, Congressman
Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) today joined the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, bringing the total Caucus membership to 147.
Gutierrez, who is currently serving his seventh term in office,
strongly supports U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide and has
cosponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would
properly recognize this crime against humanity. Additionally,
Gutierrez has urged the President to formally acknowledge the Armenian
Genocide in his annual April 24 remembrance statements.
Board of Directors Vice Chair Lisa Esayian said the Assembly is
pleased that Congressman Gutierrez will be part of this very important
body. "As a Chicago resident, I have witnessed firsthand the
Congressman's efforts on behalf of his constituents and know he will
be an effective member of the Caucus."
Echoing Esayian, Illinois State Chair Jim Keledjian said that
Gutierrez is a well-respected legislator and that he looks forward to
working closely with him to advance Armenian issues in Congress.
Gutierrez was born in Chicago in 1953 and graduated from Northeastern
Illinois University in 1975. He worked as a teacher, social worker,
community activist, city official and Alderman before his election to
the U.S. Congress in 1992.
The Congressman is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
and serves on the House Financial Services and Veterans' Affairs
Committees.
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#2005-089
Photograph available on the Assembly's Web site at the following link:
http://www.aaainc.org/images/press/2005-089/2005-089-1.jpg
CAPTION: Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)
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
September 8, 2005
CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
Email: [email protected]
CONGRESSMAN GUTIERREZ JOINS THE ARMENIAN CAUCUS
Washington, DC - At the urging of the Armenian Assembly, Congressman
Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) today joined the Congressional Caucus on
Armenian Issues, bringing the total Caucus membership to 147.
Gutierrez, who is currently serving his seventh term in office,
strongly supports U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide and has
cosponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would
properly recognize this crime against humanity. Additionally,
Gutierrez has urged the President to formally acknowledge the Armenian
Genocide in his annual April 24 remembrance statements.
Board of Directors Vice Chair Lisa Esayian said the Assembly is
pleased that Congressman Gutierrez will be part of this very important
body. "As a Chicago resident, I have witnessed firsthand the
Congressman's efforts on behalf of his constituents and know he will
be an effective member of the Caucus."
Echoing Esayian, Illinois State Chair Jim Keledjian said that
Gutierrez is a well-respected legislator and that he looks forward to
working closely with him to advance Armenian issues in Congress.
Gutierrez was born in Chicago in 1953 and graduated from Northeastern
Illinois University in 1975. He worked as a teacher, social worker,
community activist, city official and Alderman before his election to
the U.S. Congress in 1992.
The Congressman is also a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
and serves on the House Financial Services and Veterans' Affairs
Committees.
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#2005-089
Photograph available on the Assembly's Web site at the following link:
http://www.aaainc.org/images/press/2005-089/2005-089-1.jpg
CAPTION: Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL)