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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2010
CONTACT: Press Department
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FLY-IN DAY APRIL 21
Community Activists to Unite in Washington for Day of Advocacy and Affirmation
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) will hold
its 2010 National Fly-In Day entitled `Day of Advocacy and
Affirmation' on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the nation's capital.
`With the House Foreign Affairs Committee adoption of H. Res. 252, the
Armenian Genocide resolution, Assembly members, ARAMAC activists,
friends and colleagues are all urged to join us in Washington, DC as
we push forward,' stated Assembly Grassroots Director Taniel
Koushakjian. The next step in the legislative process is to secure an
affirmative vote on the House floor.
Also, on the evening of April 21, the Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps.
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) will host the Capitol
Hill Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, which will be held in the
Cannon Caucus Room.
`With April designated as Genocide Prevention Month, the Obama
administration has an important opportunity to further the cause of
genocide education and prevention through a clear and unambiguous
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide,' stated Assembly Executive
Director Bryan Ardouny. `We encourage activists and all people of good
will to take action to ensure that President Obama and Congress affirm
the truth.'
For more information about our National Fly-In Day, please contact
Taniel Koushakjian at (202) 393-3434, extension 335.
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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NR# 2010-022
April 6, 2010
CONTACT: Press Department
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Web: www.aaainc.org
E-mail: [email protected]
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FLY-IN DAY APRIL 21
Community Activists to Unite in Washington for Day of Advocacy and Affirmation
Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) will hold
its 2010 National Fly-In Day entitled `Day of Advocacy and
Affirmation' on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in the nation's capital.
`With the House Foreign Affairs Committee adoption of H. Res. 252, the
Armenian Genocide resolution, Assembly members, ARAMAC activists,
friends and colleagues are all urged to join us in Washington, DC as
we push forward,' stated Assembly Grassroots Director Taniel
Koushakjian. The next step in the legislative process is to secure an
affirmative vote on the House floor.
Also, on the evening of April 21, the Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs, Reps.
Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) will host the Capitol
Hill Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, which will be held in the
Cannon Caucus Room.
`With April designated as Genocide Prevention Month, the Obama
administration has an important opportunity to further the cause of
genocide education and prevention through a clear and unambiguous
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide,' stated Assembly Executive
Director Bryan Ardouny. `We encourage activists and all people of good
will to take action to ensure that President Obama and Congress affirm
the truth.'
For more information about our National Fly-In Day, please contact
Taniel Koushakjian at (202) 393-3434, extension 335.
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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NR# 2010-022