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MAY 28 CELEBRATED IN NJ
Armenian Weekly
July 10, 2012
UNION CITY, N.J.~WOn Fri., May 25, city officials in Union City hosted
an annual flag raising ceremony in observance of the founding of the
First Independent Republic of Armenia.
This year~Rs observance honored the Armenian community of Union
City, and included members of the Board of Commissioners along with
other officials who recognized the long history and contributions of
the Armenian community in Union City. The flag was raised to ~SMer
Hairenik~T playing in the courtyard as city officials and members of
the Armenian community of New Jersey looked on.
A proclamation was read and presented to Charles Kasbarian, a former
resident of Union City. Kasbarian accepted the proclamation as a
representative of the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New Jersey.
Local resident Vergine Tegrarian established the annual observance
14 years ago when she presented the city with the Armenian flag used
in the ceremony.
Very Rev. Vazken Karayan of Holy Cross Church in Union City concluded
the ceremony with a prayer. The event was followed by a reception.
Armenian Weekly
July 10, 2012
UNION CITY, N.J.~WOn Fri., May 25, city officials in Union City hosted
an annual flag raising ceremony in observance of the founding of the
First Independent Republic of Armenia.
This year~Rs observance honored the Armenian community of Union
City, and included members of the Board of Commissioners along with
other officials who recognized the long history and contributions of
the Armenian community in Union City. The flag was raised to ~SMer
Hairenik~T playing in the courtyard as city officials and members of
the Armenian community of New Jersey looked on.
A proclamation was read and presented to Charles Kasbarian, a former
resident of Union City. Kasbarian accepted the proclamation as a
representative of the Armenian National Committee (ANC) of New Jersey.
Local resident Vergine Tegrarian established the annual observance
14 years ago when she presented the city with the Armenian flag used
in the ceremony.
Very Rev. Vazken Karayan of Holy Cross Church in Union City concluded
the ceremony with a prayer. The event was followed by a reception.