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Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Tel: (818) 500-1918
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 11, 2011
Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Telephone: (818) 500-1918
ANCA-WR WELCOMES PASSAGE OF CALIFORNIA ARMENIAN GENOCIDE VICTIMS RIGHTS BILL
SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western
Region (ANCA-WR) welcomed the signing of California Assembly Bill 173.
The bill extends the statute of limitations, until 2016, for heirs of
Armenian Genocide victims to pursue claims against insurance companies
that sold policies during the Genocide but have withheld payment of
the claims to the victims and their families. The bill was authored
by California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto (AD-43-D-Glendale).
California State Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian (AD-33-R-San Luis
Obispo) joined Gatto as the bill's principal co-author.
"California once again affirmed its commitment to justice for victims
of the Armenian Genocide with the passage and signing of AB 173," said
Andrew Kzirian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. "This
legislation directly impacts our community and is a reminder that a
just resolution of the Armenian Genocide remains a contemporary issue
that must be addressed."
The ANCA-WR was instrumental in advocating for and securing the
passage of Senate Bill 1915 in 2000. That bill, the first to extend
the statute of limitations until 2010, was authored by then California
Senator Chuck Poochigian.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.
104 North Belmont Street, Suite 200
Glendale, California 91206
Tel: (818) 500-1918
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
July 11, 2011
Contact: Haig Hovsepian
Telephone: (818) 500-1918
ANCA-WR WELCOMES PASSAGE OF CALIFORNIA ARMENIAN GENOCIDE VICTIMS RIGHTS BILL
SACRAMENTO, CA---The Armenian National Committee of America-Western
Region (ANCA-WR) welcomed the signing of California Assembly Bill 173.
The bill extends the statute of limitations, until 2016, for heirs of
Armenian Genocide victims to pursue claims against insurance companies
that sold policies during the Genocide but have withheld payment of
the claims to the victims and their families. The bill was authored
by California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto (AD-43-D-Glendale).
California State Assembly Member Katcho Achadjian (AD-33-R-San Luis
Obispo) joined Gatto as the bill's principal co-author.
"California once again affirmed its commitment to justice for victims
of the Armenian Genocide with the passage and signing of AB 173," said
Andrew Kzirian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. "This
legislation directly impacts our community and is a reminder that a
just resolution of the Armenian Genocide remains a contemporary issue
that must be addressed."
The ANCA-WR was instrumental in advocating for and securing the
passage of Senate Bill 1915 in 2000. That bill, the first to extend
the statute of limitations until 2010, was authored by then California
Senator Chuck Poochigian.
The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region is the
largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots advocacy
organization in the Western United States. Working in coordination
with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the
Western United States and affiliated organizations around the country,
the ANCA-WR advances the concerns of the Armenian American community
on a broad range of issues.