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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.aaainc.org
PRESS RELEASE
December 9, 2008
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
HUMAN RIGHTS CO-CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE MCGOVERN TO ADDRESS NATIONAL
ADVOCACY CONFERENCE
Washington, DC- The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased
to announce that Representatives James McGovern (D-MA) will address the
2009 National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, March 1-3.
Rep. McGovern, an active member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, has been a staunch supporter of Armenian issues since being
elected to Congress in 1996. Since 1997, McGovern has repeatedly
commemorated the Armenian Genocide with statements before Congress.
"As we reflect on the 60th Anniversary of the U.N. Convention on the
Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and its critical
importance, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the 111th
Congress to address the current genocidal campaign in Darfur and
preventing future genocides by combating denial and reaffirming the
Armenian Genocide," said McGovern.
In addition to co-sponsoring H.Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide
Resolution and H.Res. 102, the Hrant Dink Resolution, Rep. McGovern has
supported Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, signed letters to
President George W. Bush urging him to recognize the Armenian Genocide,
as well as asking him to call on Turkey to lift its blockade of Armenia.
McGovern has also spoken forcefully for the rights of the people of
Nagorno Karabakh.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) selected McGovern to replace
the late Congressman Tom Lantos, the Co-Founder of the Congressional
Human Rights Caucus, as the new Co-Chair. McGovern also serves as
Vice-Chairman of the House Rules Committee and is a member of the House
Budget Committee.
Assembly President Carolyn Mugar stated "Congressman McGovern is a
forceful advocate for the cause of human rights around the world. I have
every confidence that he will take the Congressional Caucus on Human
Rights to new heights and am delighted that he will address the 2009
Advocacy Conference participants."
"With a new Administration and a new Congress, the March 2009 Advocacy
Conference is ideally timed to ensure that our issues remain front and
center," said Bryan Ardouny, Assembly Executive Director. "Congressman
McGovern understands the important role Congress plays in addressing
human rights abuses," and "we are delighted to have Representative
McGovern as the Featured Speaker at our Conference."
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 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
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Editor's Note - Photo Caption: Assembly Congressional Relations
Associate Bianka Dodov, and Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny
congratulate Representative Jim McGovern on his appointment as co-chair
of the Human Rights Caucus and discuss Armenian-American issues
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p_McGovern__Bryan_A rdony.jpg
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are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, dissemination or
copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly
prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this
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1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-393-3434
Fax: 202-638-4904
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.aaainc.org
PRESS RELEASE
December 9, 2008
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
HUMAN RIGHTS CO-CHAIR REPRESENTATIVE MCGOVERN TO ADDRESS NATIONAL
ADVOCACY CONFERENCE
Washington, DC- The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased
to announce that Representatives James McGovern (D-MA) will address the
2009 National Advocacy Conference in Washington, DC, March 1-3.
Rep. McGovern, an active member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
Issues, has been a staunch supporter of Armenian issues since being
elected to Congress in 1996. Since 1997, McGovern has repeatedly
commemorated the Armenian Genocide with statements before Congress.
"As we reflect on the 60th Anniversary of the U.N. Convention on the
Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and its critical
importance, I look forward to working with my colleagues in the 111th
Congress to address the current genocidal campaign in Darfur and
preventing future genocides by combating denial and reaffirming the
Armenian Genocide," said McGovern.
In addition to co-sponsoring H.Res. 106, the Armenian Genocide
Resolution and H.Res. 102, the Hrant Dink Resolution, Rep. McGovern has
supported Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act, signed letters to
President George W. Bush urging him to recognize the Armenian Genocide,
as well as asking him to call on Turkey to lift its blockade of Armenia.
McGovern has also spoken forcefully for the rights of the people of
Nagorno Karabakh.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) selected McGovern to replace
the late Congressman Tom Lantos, the Co-Founder of the Congressional
Human Rights Caucus, as the new Co-Chair. McGovern also serves as
Vice-Chairman of the House Rules Committee and is a member of the House
Budget Committee.
Assembly President Carolyn Mugar stated "Congressman McGovern is a
forceful advocate for the cause of human rights around the world. I have
every confidence that he will take the Congressional Caucus on Human
Rights to new heights and am delighted that he will address the 2009
Advocacy Conference participants."
"With a new Administration and a new Congress, the March 2009 Advocacy
Conference is ideally timed to ensure that our issues remain front and
center," said Bryan Ardouny, Assembly Executive Director. "Congressman
McGovern understands the important role Congress plays in addressing
human rights abuses," and "we are delighted to have Representative
McGovern as the Featured Speaker at our Conference."
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 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
membership organization.
###
NR#2008-0
Editor's Note - Photo Caption: Assembly Congressional Relations
Associate Bianka Dodov, and Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny
congratulate Representative Jim McGovern on his appointment as co-chair
of the Human Rights Caucus and discuss Armenian-American issues
http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/ima ges/PR_-_2008/Bianka_Dodov__Re
p_McGovern__Bryan_A rdony.jpg
Notice: The information contained in this electronic communication is
confidential, may be privileged and is intended only for the use of the
addressee. It is the property of the Armenian Assembly of America. You
are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, dissemination or
copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly
prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this
communication in error, please notify us immediately by facsimile (202)
638-4904 or by telephone at (202) 393-3434, and destroy this
communication and all copies thereof. Thank you.