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    ANCA WESTERN REGION MEETS WITH CONGRESSMAN RAUL RUIZ

    http://asbarez.com/113340/anca-western-region-meets-with-congressman-raul-ruiz/
    Wednesday, August 28th, 2013

    Congressman Raul Ruiz (center) with ANCA-WR representatives

    GLENDALE-On August 21, representatives from the Armenian National
    Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) and ANCA Palms
    Springs-Inland Empire held an introductory meeting with first-term
    Congressman, Dr. Raul Ruiz in an effort to better acquaint him with
    the organization's history and mission, discuss issues of concern
    and importance to the Armenian-American community, and to learn about
    current initiatives taken by the congressman.

    "Thank you to the leaders of the ANCA and Armenian constituents from
    my district for an instructive conversation," commented Congressman
    Raul Ruiz. "I appreciate the opportunity to learn about the struggles
    of past generations and the issues facing the community today,"
    added Ruiz.

    During the meeting, ANCA-WR Co-Chair, Nora Hovsepian shared
    the history, the struggles and the milestones of Armenia and its
    surrounding region. She also discussed the work of the ANCA and the
    history of the Armenian-American community in the United States. ANCA
    Palm Springs-Inland Empire Chair, Garbis Hindoyan added to this
    by providing an overview of the activities taking place in the
    congressman's district.

    "We are looking forward to working with Congressman Ruiz to improve
    the 36th Congressional district and strengthening our relationship
    during his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives," remarked
    Hindoyan. "It is also encouraging to see the Congressman's interest
    in the Armenian-American community and his passion for human rights,"
    added Hindoyan.

    In light of the upcoming elections, ANCA-WR Executive Director Elen
    Asatryan discussed the importance of the ANCA-WR Hye Votes program and
    its effectiveness in increasing the number of registered voters and
    overall voter turnout during the last two election cycles. Lastly,
    the ANCA-WR also discussed a number of programs it has created and
    supported for students, including the ANCA-WR Internship Program,
    the ANCA Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship Program, the ANCA Capital
    Gateway Program and the Path to College Program.

    Congressman Ruiz was elected to the 113th Congress in November 2012.

    The 36th Congressional District includes the areas of Palm Springs,
    Palm Desert, Indio, and the entire Coachella Valley. Before joining the
    U.S. House of Representatives, Dr. Ruiz started the Coachella Valley
    Healthcare Initiative, which brought together stakeholders from across
    the region to address the local healthcare crisis and was an Emergency
    Room doctor, serving his community until elected until office.

    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.

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