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SPEAKER KAREN BASS AFFIRMS SUPPORT OF ANC AT INAUGURAL CEREMONY
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10.06.2008 10:43
Thousands of people gathered at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College
to take part in the Inaugural Ceremony of California Assembly Speaker
Karen Bass. Several members of the Armenian National Committee -
Western Region (ANC-WR) attended at the Speaker's invitation to
witness the historic event as Bass became the first ever African
American woman to lead a legislative body in U.S. history.
In attendance were Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,
Congresswoman Diane Watson, Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez,
Assemblymember Paul Krekorian as well as several other notables. Mayor
Villairagosa presided over the oath as Bass swore in to become the
67th Speaker of the California State Assembly. During her inaugural
speech Bass stated "As Speaker, I want to help the people of Los
Angeles to be able to deliver on their dreams. To quote my candidate
for President - Los Angeles let's go change the world!"
Following the ceremony, the ANC had the chance to sit down with the
Speaker and discuss issues of importance to Armenian Americans. Bass
affirmed her support of the ANC and stressed the significance of
recognizing the Armenian Genocide in order to end the atrocities that
are being committed in Darfur today. The Speaker also reiterated
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's strong support of the Armenian
Genocide Resolution. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
announced its endorsement of Obama in January 2008.
"Karen Bass is an inspiration to women everywhere and serves as a
great role model," remarked Souzi Zerounian, ANC-WR Board member. "Her
efforts in advancing important state issues such as education are
truly commendable and the Armenian American community congratulates
her on this very important occasion," she added.
Karen Bass represents the 47th Assembly district of California and
has been a member of the State Assembly since 2005. Bass has been a
staunch supporter of several important issues including education and
foster care reform. She has also served as a California Co-chair of
Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign as well as California African
Americans for Obama.
armradio.am
10.06.2008 10:43
Thousands of people gathered at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College
to take part in the Inaugural Ceremony of California Assembly Speaker
Karen Bass. Several members of the Armenian National Committee -
Western Region (ANC-WR) attended at the Speaker's invitation to
witness the historic event as Bass became the first ever African
American woman to lead a legislative body in U.S. history.
In attendance were Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa,
Congresswoman Diane Watson, Speaker Emeritus Fabian Nunez,
Assemblymember Paul Krekorian as well as several other notables. Mayor
Villairagosa presided over the oath as Bass swore in to become the
67th Speaker of the California State Assembly. During her inaugural
speech Bass stated "As Speaker, I want to help the people of Los
Angeles to be able to deliver on their dreams. To quote my candidate
for President - Los Angeles let's go change the world!"
Following the ceremony, the ANC had the chance to sit down with the
Speaker and discuss issues of importance to Armenian Americans. Bass
affirmed her support of the ANC and stressed the significance of
recognizing the Armenian Genocide in order to end the atrocities that
are being committed in Darfur today. The Speaker also reiterated
Presidential hopeful Barack Obama's strong support of the Armenian
Genocide Resolution. The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
announced its endorsement of Obama in January 2008.
"Karen Bass is an inspiration to women everywhere and serves as a
great role model," remarked Souzi Zerounian, ANC-WR Board member. "Her
efforts in advancing important state issues such as education are
truly commendable and the Armenian American community congratulates
her on this very important occasion," she added.
Karen Bass represents the 47th Assembly district of California and
has been a member of the State Assembly since 2005. Bass has been a
staunch supporter of several important issues including education and
foster care reform. She has also served as a California Co-chair of
Barack Obama's Presidential Campaign as well as California African
Americans for Obama.