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GENOCIDE COMMEMORATED IN ENCINO
Armenian Weekly
May 4, 2012
ENCINO, Calif.-On April 22, over 500 community leaders, members,
and ANCA supporters gathered at Holy Martyrs Armenian Ferrahian High
School for a Genocide Commemorative event hosted by the Armenian
National Committee of America (ANCA) San Fernando Valley West Chapter
in partnership with Hamazkayin "Baruir Sevag" Chapter, Armenian Relief
Society "Anahid" Chapter, Homenetmen "Masis" Chapter, and the Armenian
Youth Federation "Sardarabad" Chapter.
Members of the audience Azadouhi Ghazarian who served as the emcee
for the evening's program welcomed guests and invited to the stage
Khatchig Mouradian, editor of the Armenian Weekly, to deliver his
keynote presentation on the Armenian Genocide and modern Turkey. "In
my teenage years, I attended genocide commemorations during which the
front rows would all be occupied by survivors," Mouradian stated. "Very
few of them are alive today. Traveling across the country, I now
see the younger generation occupying the very same chairs. It is
imperative for our generation-descendants of genocide survivors and
descendants of brave diplomats and missionaries-to uphold the legacy
of the victims and pursue truth and justice."
The chair of the ANCA-SFW, Nareg Kitsinian Esq., then introduced the
dignitaries present, saying, "We would like to thank this impressive
group of legislators and friends of the Armenian cause that took the
time to stand in solidarity with our community and commemorate the
Armenian Genocide." Kitsinian then invited the dignitaries to the
podium to deliver their commemorative remarks, and each pledged to
continue supporting just affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.
Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield and Councilman Paul Koretz also presented
certificates of recognition from the California State Assembly and Los
Angeles City Council to the ANCA-SFW for its commitment and dedication
towards recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
The evening's program concluded with dance performances by the
Hamazkayin "Nayiri" dance group, songs by the Hamazkayin "Sayat Nova"
choir, and an ANCA report presented by the executive director of the
ANCA Western Region, William Bairamian, highlighting current issues
facing the Armenian community.
Dignitaries present included U.S. Congressman Howard Berman (D-28),
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-3), California Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield
(D-40), Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz (D-5), and candidate
for the 46th California Assembly district Adrin Nazarian.
For more information, visit Facebook.com/ANCASFW and
twitter.com/ANCASFW.
Armenian Weekly
May 4, 2012
ENCINO, Calif.-On April 22, over 500 community leaders, members,
and ANCA supporters gathered at Holy Martyrs Armenian Ferrahian High
School for a Genocide Commemorative event hosted by the Armenian
National Committee of America (ANCA) San Fernando Valley West Chapter
in partnership with Hamazkayin "Baruir Sevag" Chapter, Armenian Relief
Society "Anahid" Chapter, Homenetmen "Masis" Chapter, and the Armenian
Youth Federation "Sardarabad" Chapter.
Members of the audience Azadouhi Ghazarian who served as the emcee
for the evening's program welcomed guests and invited to the stage
Khatchig Mouradian, editor of the Armenian Weekly, to deliver his
keynote presentation on the Armenian Genocide and modern Turkey. "In
my teenage years, I attended genocide commemorations during which the
front rows would all be occupied by survivors," Mouradian stated. "Very
few of them are alive today. Traveling across the country, I now
see the younger generation occupying the very same chairs. It is
imperative for our generation-descendants of genocide survivors and
descendants of brave diplomats and missionaries-to uphold the legacy
of the victims and pursue truth and justice."
The chair of the ANCA-SFW, Nareg Kitsinian Esq., then introduced the
dignitaries present, saying, "We would like to thank this impressive
group of legislators and friends of the Armenian cause that took the
time to stand in solidarity with our community and commemorate the
Armenian Genocide." Kitsinian then invited the dignitaries to the
podium to deliver their commemorative remarks, and each pledged to
continue supporting just affirmation of the Armenian Genocide.
Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield and Councilman Paul Koretz also presented
certificates of recognition from the California State Assembly and Los
Angeles City Council to the ANCA-SFW for its commitment and dedication
towards recognition of the Armenian Genocide.
The evening's program concluded with dance performances by the
Hamazkayin "Nayiri" dance group, songs by the Hamazkayin "Sayat Nova"
choir, and an ANCA report presented by the executive director of the
ANCA Western Region, William Bairamian, highlighting current issues
facing the Armenian community.
Dignitaries present included U.S. Congressman Howard Berman (D-28),
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-3), California Assemblyman Bob Blumenfield
(D-40), Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz (D-5), and candidate
for the 46th California Assembly district Adrin Nazarian.
For more information, visit Facebook.com/ANCASFW and
twitter.com/ANCASFW.