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GARCETTI TO BE RECEIVE ANCA-WR 'MAN OF THE YEAR' AT BANQUET
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Thursday, November 7th, 2013
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
GLENDALE-The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region
(ANCA-WR) announced Thursday that it will be honoring Los Angeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti with its very prestigious ANCA-WR Man of the
Year Award. The honor will be bestowed upon Mayor Garcetti at the
organization's Annual Gala Banquet on November 30 at the Ray Dolby
Ballroom located in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
"The ANCA-WR Board of Directors has named Mayor Eric Garcetti as Man of
the Year not only to acknowledge and thank him for his 12-year tenure
as a close friend and ally of our community while representing Little
Armenia in the City Council, but also to solidify our long-standing
relationship with him at the start of his first term as Mayor of our
great city. We enthusiastically look forward to continuing to work
closely with him and his administration to advance the Armenian Cause,
address issues of importance to Armenian Angelenos, ensure proper
representation of our community in City government, and generally
improve life in Los Angeles for all its inhabitants," stated ANCA WR
Chair Nora Hovsepian.
In just his first 100 days as Mayor, Garcetti has already taken many
steps in showing his continued steadfast support for the Armenian
community and his commitment to building on his strong relationship
with the ANCA-WR. The ANCA-WR met with Mayor Garcetti just a day over a
month ago during which time the two parties discussed issues of mutual
concern and collaboration moving forward including, finding innovative
ways to improve the Los Angeles Sister City relationship with Yerevan,
proper representation in city government, and the critical role of
the ANCA-WR in serving as a median between the community and the
initiatives proposed and implemented by the Mayor's office.
During his tenure as councilmember representing Little Armenia, Mayor
Garcetti consistently called upon the U.S. Government to recognize
the independence of Artsakh and the Armenian Genocide. His long
list of undertakings for the betterment of the Armenian community
also include helping initiate the sister-city partnership between
Los Angeles and Yerevan, advocating for city council to add Armenian
language to election ballots and materials, and providing funding to
support programs and projects of many community based organizations
and projects such as the Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen L.A.,
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, and the Armenian Youth Federation
among others.
In an effort to ensure a high Armenian-American voter turnout, ANCA-WR
and its local chapters activated their grassroots efforts for the
Los Angeles elections. The long list of ANCA-WR activities leading
up to Election Day included heavy voter registration and community
education initiatives, GOTV efforts, and equipping each candidate's
campaign with community volunteers.
"Mayor Garcetti has time and again demonstrated unparalleled leadership
not just on Armenian issues, but also on critical issues that impact
the daily lives of Angelenos from all walks of life. As Councilmember,
he raised his district to new heights by increasing jobs and youth
programs, cutting violent crimes, adding green space, helping balance
the budget, while leading unmatched pension reforms and we are proud
to see him continue on the same path now as Mayor," stated Executive
Director of ANCA Western Region Elen Asatryan. "We are truly excited
to have him join us at our annual banquet as we honor him with the
ANCA-WR Man of the Year Award," added Asatryan.
This year, the ANCA-WR Annual Gala Banquet will be coupled with
the much anticipated ANCA Grassroots Conference slated Thanksgiving
Weekend. The banquet will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2013
at The Ray Dolby Ballroom, the site of the Oscar's Governors' Ball.
Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck will be catering a special menu for the
ANCA-WR Banquet. The event will begin with cocktail hour at 7:30 p.m.
and formal program and dinner at 8:30p.m. The event is expected to
sell out well before November 15th.
Individuals interested in attending the Annual Gala Banquet and
Grassroots Conference are encouraged to contact the ANCA-WR office at
(818) 500-1918 or purchase tickets online at www.itsmyseat.com/ANCAWR.
To obtain updates on the conference, like the ANCA Western Region
Facebook page at Facebook.com/ANCAWesternRegion or visit ancawr.org.
That same night, the ANCA-WR will also honor Legendary Coach Jerry
Tarkanian with the People's Champion Award; Manas Boujikian with the
Legacy Award; Primate of Artsakh, Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan with
the Khrimian Hayrig Award; Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian with the
Legislator of the Year Award; and Filmmaker Ara Soudjian with the
Vahan Cardashian Award.
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.
http://asbarez.com/115950/garcetti-to-be-receive-anca-wr-%E2%80%98man-of-the-year%E2%80%99-at-banquet/
Thursday, November 7th, 2013
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti
GLENDALE-The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region
(ANCA-WR) announced Thursday that it will be honoring Los Angeles
Mayor Eric Garcetti with its very prestigious ANCA-WR Man of the
Year Award. The honor will be bestowed upon Mayor Garcetti at the
organization's Annual Gala Banquet on November 30 at the Ray Dolby
Ballroom located in the heart of Los Angeles, California.
"The ANCA-WR Board of Directors has named Mayor Eric Garcetti as Man of
the Year not only to acknowledge and thank him for his 12-year tenure
as a close friend and ally of our community while representing Little
Armenia in the City Council, but also to solidify our long-standing
relationship with him at the start of his first term as Mayor of our
great city. We enthusiastically look forward to continuing to work
closely with him and his administration to advance the Armenian Cause,
address issues of importance to Armenian Angelenos, ensure proper
representation of our community in City government, and generally
improve life in Los Angeles for all its inhabitants," stated ANCA WR
Chair Nora Hovsepian.
In just his first 100 days as Mayor, Garcetti has already taken many
steps in showing his continued steadfast support for the Armenian
community and his commitment to building on his strong relationship
with the ANCA-WR. The ANCA-WR met with Mayor Garcetti just a day over a
month ago during which time the two parties discussed issues of mutual
concern and collaboration moving forward including, finding innovative
ways to improve the Los Angeles Sister City relationship with Yerevan,
proper representation in city government, and the critical role of
the ANCA-WR in serving as a median between the community and the
initiatives proposed and implemented by the Mayor's office.
During his tenure as councilmember representing Little Armenia, Mayor
Garcetti consistently called upon the U.S. Government to recognize
the independence of Artsakh and the Armenian Genocide. His long
list of undertakings for the betterment of the Armenian community
also include helping initiate the sister-city partnership between
Los Angeles and Yerevan, advocating for city council to add Armenian
language to election ballots and materials, and providing funding to
support programs and projects of many community based organizations
and projects such as the Armenian Relief Society, Homenetmen L.A.,
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, and the Armenian Youth Federation
among others.
In an effort to ensure a high Armenian-American voter turnout, ANCA-WR
and its local chapters activated their grassroots efforts for the
Los Angeles elections. The long list of ANCA-WR activities leading
up to Election Day included heavy voter registration and community
education initiatives, GOTV efforts, and equipping each candidate's
campaign with community volunteers.
"Mayor Garcetti has time and again demonstrated unparalleled leadership
not just on Armenian issues, but also on critical issues that impact
the daily lives of Angelenos from all walks of life. As Councilmember,
he raised his district to new heights by increasing jobs and youth
programs, cutting violent crimes, adding green space, helping balance
the budget, while leading unmatched pension reforms and we are proud
to see him continue on the same path now as Mayor," stated Executive
Director of ANCA Western Region Elen Asatryan. "We are truly excited
to have him join us at our annual banquet as we honor him with the
ANCA-WR Man of the Year Award," added Asatryan.
This year, the ANCA-WR Annual Gala Banquet will be coupled with
the much anticipated ANCA Grassroots Conference slated Thanksgiving
Weekend. The banquet will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2013
at The Ray Dolby Ballroom, the site of the Oscar's Governors' Ball.
Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck will be catering a special menu for the
ANCA-WR Banquet. The event will begin with cocktail hour at 7:30 p.m.
and formal program and dinner at 8:30p.m. The event is expected to
sell out well before November 15th.
Individuals interested in attending the Annual Gala Banquet and
Grassroots Conference are encouraged to contact the ANCA-WR office at
(818) 500-1918 or purchase tickets online at www.itsmyseat.com/ANCAWR.
To obtain updates on the conference, like the ANCA Western Region
Facebook page at Facebook.com/ANCAWesternRegion or visit ancawr.org.
That same night, the ANCA-WR will also honor Legendary Coach Jerry
Tarkanian with the People's Champion Award; Manas Boujikian with the
Legacy Award; Primate of Artsakh, Archbishop Barkev Martirosyan with
the Khrimian Hayrig Award; Assemblymember Katcho Achadjian with the
Legislator of the Year Award; and Filmmaker Ara Soudjian with the
Vahan Cardashian Award.
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.