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ACTIVISTS FROM ACROSS CALIFORNIA WILL MEET IN SACRAMENTO FOR ANCA-WR'S ADVOCACY DAY
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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
SACRAMENTO-Activists from across California will join the Armenian
National Committee of America-Western Region and the California State
Legislature in commemorating the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday, April 19.
The day's events will include an Advocacy Day where activists will
visit various legislators' offices to advocate issues of interest to
the Armenian American community in California, a commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide on the State Senate and Assembly floor, as well as
a photo exhibit by Khatchig Mouradian, showcasing the current state
of Armenian Churches in present-day Turkey.
"The annual Armenian Genocide commemoration reaffirms California's
commitment to combating genocide and its denial while providing
Armenian Americans an opportunity to connect with representatives
and engage the political process," said Armen Garabedian, Chairman
of the ANCA-WR's California State Affairs Committee.
Historically, Advocacy Day has attracted more than 100 activists
from across California and has served as an important opportunity to
educate, motivate and activate advocates on the legislative process
as well as issues that will impact Armenian Americans living in the
Golden State.
Activists will have a first hand opportunity to witness the floor
vote commemorating the Armenian Genocide in the Senate and Assembly
chambers, participate in a reception in the State Capitol where
they will meet and greet with advocates from across the State as
well as various public officials, and also view a powerful exhibit
demonstrating Turkey's illegal confiscation of Christian properties
which have been a matter of growing concern both in the European
Court of Human Rights and the U.S. Congress.
Those interested in attending should register. The first 50
registrants will secure discounted pricing at $20 (students) and $40
(general). Registration includes transportation to and from Sacramento
and hotel accommodations. Space is limited.
Further questions may be directed to External Affairs Deputy Tereza
Yerimyan at (818) 500-1918 or [email protected].
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.
asbarez
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012
SACRAMENTO-Activists from across California will join the Armenian
National Committee of America-Western Region and the California State
Legislature in commemorating the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide at the State Capitol in Sacramento on Thursday, April 19.
The day's events will include an Advocacy Day where activists will
visit various legislators' offices to advocate issues of interest to
the Armenian American community in California, a commemoration of the
Armenian Genocide on the State Senate and Assembly floor, as well as
a photo exhibit by Khatchig Mouradian, showcasing the current state
of Armenian Churches in present-day Turkey.
"The annual Armenian Genocide commemoration reaffirms California's
commitment to combating genocide and its denial while providing
Armenian Americans an opportunity to connect with representatives
and engage the political process," said Armen Garabedian, Chairman
of the ANCA-WR's California State Affairs Committee.
Historically, Advocacy Day has attracted more than 100 activists
from across California and has served as an important opportunity to
educate, motivate and activate advocates on the legislative process
as well as issues that will impact Armenian Americans living in the
Golden State.
Activists will have a first hand opportunity to witness the floor
vote commemorating the Armenian Genocide in the Senate and Assembly
chambers, participate in a reception in the State Capitol where
they will meet and greet with advocates from across the State as
well as various public officials, and also view a powerful exhibit
demonstrating Turkey's illegal confiscation of Christian properties
which have been a matter of growing concern both in the European
Court of Human Rights and the U.S. Congress.
Those interested in attending should register. The first 50
registrants will secure discounted pricing at $20 (students) and $40
(general). Registration includes transportation to and from Sacramento
and hotel accommodations. Space is limited.
Further questions may be directed to External Affairs Deputy Tereza
Yerimyan at (818) 500-1918 or [email protected].
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.