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UNION CITY HOLDS ANNUAL MAY 28TH OBSERVANCE
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/06/16/union-city-holds-annual-may-28th-observance/
June 16, 2013
UNION CITY, N.J.-On Fri., May 24, city officials in Union City hosted
the annual flag raising ceremony in observance of the establishment
of the First Independent Republic of Armenia. The program was opened
with a prayer by Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian of Sts. Vartanantz and
included members of the Board of Commissioners and other officials
who recognized the long history and contributions made by the Armenian
community in Union City.
Haroutune Misserlian receives proclamation.
The flag was raised to the singing of "Mer Hairenik" as city
officials and members of the Armenian community of New Jersey looked
on. A proclamation was read and presented to Haroutune Misserlian,
an educator, lecturer, and active community leader for the last four
decades in the New York and New Jersey communities. Misserlian accepted
the proclamation as a representative of the Armenian National Committee
(ANC) of New Jersey.
Local resident Vergine Tegrarian established this annual observance
15 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.
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/06/16/union-city-holds-annual-may-28th-observance/
June 16, 2013
UNION CITY, N.J.-On Fri., May 24, city officials in Union City hosted
the annual flag raising ceremony in observance of the establishment
of the First Independent Republic of Armenia. The program was opened
with a prayer by Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian of Sts. Vartanantz and
included members of the Board of Commissioners and other officials
who recognized the long history and contributions made by the Armenian
community in Union City.
Haroutune Misserlian receives proclamation.
The flag was raised to the singing of "Mer Hairenik" as city
officials and members of the Armenian community of New Jersey looked
on. A proclamation was read and presented to Haroutune Misserlian,
an educator, lecturer, and active community leader for the last four
decades in the New York and New Jersey communities. Misserlian accepted
the proclamation as a representative of the Armenian National Committee
(ANC) of New Jersey.
Local resident Vergine Tegrarian established this annual observance
15 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.