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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2012
Contact: Press Department
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY INTERNS MEET WITH ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
SPONSOR REP. ADAM SCHIFF
Washington, DC - Last week, the 2012 Armenian Assembly
Terjenian-Thomas Internship class met with Congressman Adam Schiff
(D-CA), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
During the meeting, Congressman Schiff provided an overview of the
appropriations process and funding issues as it pertains to Armenia
and Nagorno Karabakh as well as efforts within the House of
Representatives to reaffirm the fact of the Armenian Genocide in the
face of Turkey's ongoing denial campaign.
"I commend the Armenian Assembly for its important role, through its
internship program, in helping to train the next generation of leaders
within the Armenian community," stated Congressman Schiff . "The
invaluable interaction with policy-makers and the insights gained as a
result their Washington, DC internships will serve them well as they
continue their studies," added Schiff.
Meeting participants asked a series of questions ranging from the
Armenian Genocide to Armenia's economy and good governance to overall
U.S. policy in the South Caucasus region as well as the Azerbaijani
cease-fire violations earlier this month.
"As a result of this meeting, I have a greater appreciation for the
intricacies of the legislative process and how it impacts foreign
policy," stated Lori Yeni-Komshian, who is an International Studies
major at the University of California San Diego. "It was also
heartening to hear that the Congressman will continue to fight for
U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, especially as the
centennial approaches," Yeni-Komshian added.
The Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program was made possible by
the Memorial Fund established through the generosity of Aram
Terjenian, Annie Thomas and Florence Terjenian of Belmont,
Massachusetts. Additional support comes from the Richard Tufenkian
Memorial Fund, the John Hanessian Scholarship Fund, the Armen
Astarjian Scholarship Fund, the Ohanian Memorial Fund, James and
Connie Melikian and the Knights of Vartan.
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: # 2012-028
From: Baghdasarian
For Immediate Release
June 25, 2012
Contact: Press Department
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY INTERNS MEET WITH ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION
SPONSOR REP. ADAM SCHIFF
Washington, DC - Last week, the 2012 Armenian Assembly
Terjenian-Thomas Internship class met with Congressman Adam Schiff
(D-CA), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
During the meeting, Congressman Schiff provided an overview of the
appropriations process and funding issues as it pertains to Armenia
and Nagorno Karabakh as well as efforts within the House of
Representatives to reaffirm the fact of the Armenian Genocide in the
face of Turkey's ongoing denial campaign.
"I commend the Armenian Assembly for its important role, through its
internship program, in helping to train the next generation of leaders
within the Armenian community," stated Congressman Schiff . "The
invaluable interaction with policy-makers and the insights gained as a
result their Washington, DC internships will serve them well as they
continue their studies," added Schiff.
Meeting participants asked a series of questions ranging from the
Armenian Genocide to Armenia's economy and good governance to overall
U.S. policy in the South Caucasus region as well as the Azerbaijani
cease-fire violations earlier this month.
"As a result of this meeting, I have a greater appreciation for the
intricacies of the legislative process and how it impacts foreign
policy," stated Lori Yeni-Komshian, who is an International Studies
major at the University of California San Diego. "It was also
heartening to hear that the Congressman will continue to fight for
U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, especially as the
centennial approaches," Yeni-Komshian added.
The Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program was made possible by
the Memorial Fund established through the generosity of Aram
Terjenian, Annie Thomas and Florence Terjenian of Belmont,
Massachusetts. Additional support comes from the Richard Tufenkian
Memorial Fund, the John Hanessian Scholarship Fund, the Armen
Astarjian Scholarship Fund, the Ohanian Memorial Fund, James and
Connie Melikian and the Knights of Vartan.
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: # 2012-028
From: Baghdasarian