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    PRESS RELEASE
    For Immediate Release
    February 16, 2010
    Contact: Press Department
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (202) 393-3434

    ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA ORGANIZES FORUM WITH U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

    Conducts Armenian-American Outreach for 2010 Census

    Los Angeles, CA - U.S. Census Bureau Partnership Specialist Anahit
    Tovmasyan was on hand at a recent professional forum organized by the
    Armenian Assembly in downtown Los Angeles, reported the Armenian
    Assembly of America (Assembly). Attended by Assembly intern alumni and
    the growing network of young professionals from the greater Los
    Angeles community, the event boasted a diverse representation of the
    Armenian community. Assembly Western Region Director Yeghig Keshishian
    delivered the opening remarks, alluding to the Assembly's partnership
    with the 2010 U.S. Census and ongoing efforts to have Armenian
    ancestry denoted in the upcoming census for better political
    representation.

    Tovmasyan discussed the importance placed on having Americans of
    Armenian descent check the "Other" race box and write in "Armenian."
    By increasing the overall numbers of Armenians reported in the 2010
    Census, Tovmasyan outlined how the Armenian community would be more
    competitive in securing federal dollars for community projects. For
    the first time in the Census' history, the federal government has
    allocated funding for an Armenian Partnership Specialist to oversee
    the community-wide effort in greater Los Angeles - specifically, in
    communities with a sizeable Armenian population.

    It is estimated that only one-third of Armenians residing in the U.S.
    denoted their ancestry in the 2000 Census. "An accurate Census count
    of Armenian-Americans will ensure that Armenians will have a stronger
    voice and better political representation to address the needs of our
    community," stated Tovmasyan. "Especially in these hard economic
    times, we need to make sure that the communities we work, live, pray
    and play in have access to their share of resources. Through the
    collaborative efforts of faith and community based organizations,
    schools, and businesses, we can make sure all Armenians are counted."

    "On behalf of the Assembly, I would like to express our appreciation
    to Anahit and the Census Bureau for their determination in seeing that
    every person is counted in the 2010 Census," stated Keshishian. "The
    central purpose in organizing these networking mixers and professional
    forums is to provide our community a voice and an opportunity to
    assume a direct role in Armenian affairs whether it is on the local or
    national level. Considering the positive feedback I have received, we
    can take comfort in knowing that members within the Armenian community
    stand ready to assist in any way they can."

    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# 2010-013

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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