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Remarks by President Serzh Sargsyan at the ceremony of bestowing the
Victor Hambardzumian International Award
http://www.president.am/en/statements-and-messages/item/2012/09/18/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-speech-ceremony-ofawarding-the-Victor-Hambardzumian-International-Prize/
18.09.2012
`Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Awardees and Guests,
I am happy to be present for the second time at the ceremony of
bestowing the Victor Hambardzumian International Award. This award,
which was established for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
astrophysics and related sciences, is called upon to immortalize the
name of our outstanding scientist and for bringing together scientists
who represent different countries and different people.
Victor Hambardzumian was endowed with the exceptional talent and
abilities. He was an embodiment of a brilliant scientist and a person
of the highest moral standing. Every one, who had a lucky chance to
communicate with him, was feeling even greater respect and admiration
towards him. Through his work and decent stance, the great scientist
proved that genius and modesty are inseparable.
Thanks to Victor Hambardzumian, his colleagues and disciples at the
Byurakan Observatory, Armenia became a leader in this area not only in
the former Soviet Union but also in the world. They gave as a
wonderful example and a behest to continue their work which is
compelling and inspiring at the same time.
Today, in the heart of all our initiatives in the area of science lies
a message addressed to the young people of Armenia. It's a message to
become an internationally competitive citizen through one's knowledge,
intellectual, and creative abilities; we state that message out loud
and we will comply with it.
Dear Friends,
As I have noted, this is already our second award ceremony. The
initiative has become a nice tradition which is to be strengthened,
developed, and nurtured so that it obtains flash, blood, and spirit.
Kant once said that there were two mysteries it the world - `the
starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.' Today, on behalf
of the entire humanity, I express our gratitude to two outstanding
scientists - for raising a bit the veil of mysteries of the starry
heaven for us.
I cordially congratulate the Estonian astronomer Jaan Einasto and the
Russian astrophysicist and cosmos explorer Igor Novikov on becoming
the awardees of the Victor Hambardzumian International Award.
Dear Awardees,
I congratulate you on becoming recipients of this award. We have
proudly become part of the international recognition of your
scientific exploit. I am happy to note that today's gathering is also
attended by the world famous American astronaut Charles Duke who has
made a brilliant statement.
We will continue to work towards the enhancement of our science's role
in the modern world. Our state policy, today also the programs of the
Luys Foundation will be gaining momentum towards the development of
the internationally competitive education and contemporary science.
Taking this opportunity, I thank the Pyunik Foundation, Mr. Gabriel
Jambarjian - the main sponsor of the Foundation who is present here
today together with his wife, as well as all those individuals and
organizations who made this award ceremony possible. I congratulate us
all on the occasion of the successful organization of the second
ceremony of awarding the Victor Hambardzumian International Award
which is bestowed for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
astrophysics and related sciences.
Thank you.
Victor Hambardzumian International Award
http://www.president.am/en/statements-and-messages/item/2012/09/18/President-Serzh-Sargsyan-speech-ceremony-ofawarding-the-Victor-Hambardzumian-International-Prize/
18.09.2012
`Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dear Awardees and Guests,
I am happy to be present for the second time at the ceremony of
bestowing the Victor Hambardzumian International Award. This award,
which was established for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
astrophysics and related sciences, is called upon to immortalize the
name of our outstanding scientist and for bringing together scientists
who represent different countries and different people.
Victor Hambardzumian was endowed with the exceptional talent and
abilities. He was an embodiment of a brilliant scientist and a person
of the highest moral standing. Every one, who had a lucky chance to
communicate with him, was feeling even greater respect and admiration
towards him. Through his work and decent stance, the great scientist
proved that genius and modesty are inseparable.
Thanks to Victor Hambardzumian, his colleagues and disciples at the
Byurakan Observatory, Armenia became a leader in this area not only in
the former Soviet Union but also in the world. They gave as a
wonderful example and a behest to continue their work which is
compelling and inspiring at the same time.
Today, in the heart of all our initiatives in the area of science lies
a message addressed to the young people of Armenia. It's a message to
become an internationally competitive citizen through one's knowledge,
intellectual, and creative abilities; we state that message out loud
and we will comply with it.
Dear Friends,
As I have noted, this is already our second award ceremony. The
initiative has become a nice tradition which is to be strengthened,
developed, and nurtured so that it obtains flash, blood, and spirit.
Kant once said that there were two mysteries it the world - `the
starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.' Today, on behalf
of the entire humanity, I express our gratitude to two outstanding
scientists - for raising a bit the veil of mysteries of the starry
heaven for us.
I cordially congratulate the Estonian astronomer Jaan Einasto and the
Russian astrophysicist and cosmos explorer Igor Novikov on becoming
the awardees of the Victor Hambardzumian International Award.
Dear Awardees,
I congratulate you on becoming recipients of this award. We have
proudly become part of the international recognition of your
scientific exploit. I am happy to note that today's gathering is also
attended by the world famous American astronaut Charles Duke who has
made a brilliant statement.
We will continue to work towards the enhancement of our science's role
in the modern world. Our state policy, today also the programs of the
Luys Foundation will be gaining momentum towards the development of
the internationally competitive education and contemporary science.
Taking this opportunity, I thank the Pyunik Foundation, Mr. Gabriel
Jambarjian - the main sponsor of the Foundation who is present here
today together with his wife, as well as all those individuals and
organizations who made this award ceremony possible. I congratulate us
all on the occasion of the successful organization of the second
ceremony of awarding the Victor Hambardzumian International Award
which is bestowed for the achievements in the area of astronomy,
astrophysics and related sciences.
Thank you.