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ASSEMBLYMEMBER ACHADJIAN TO RECEIVE ANCA-WR LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
http://asbarez.com/114965/assemblymember-achadjian-to-receive-anca-wr-legislator-of-the-year-award/
Friday, October 11th, 2013
Assemblymemeber Katcho Achadjian (center) at the State Capitol
GLENDALE-The ANCA-WR will be honoring California State Assembly member
Katcho Achadjian with one of its highest honors, the prestigious
ANCA-WR "Legislator of the Year Award". Assemblymember Achadjian will
receive the award at the annual banquet to take place on Saturday,
November 30 in Hollywood, California.
"Through Assemblymember Achadjian's dedication and commitment to Hye
Tad, the ANCA-WR has been able to significantly advance issues of
concern to Armenian Americans in the halls of the State Capitol.
Achadjian's ability to use the power of the pen to educate his
colleagues in the California State Assembly and Senate, introduce key
pieces of legislation of concern to our community, and to assist
organizing a contingency of California legislatures to travel
to Armenia and Artaskh (Karabakh), speaks volumes to Achadjian's
commitment to fundamental principles of truth, fairness and justice
to pursue our cause," said Raffi Kassabian, ANCA-WR Board Member.
Katcho Achadjian was sworn in for his second term on December 3, 2012
to represent the 35th Assembly District in the California Legislature,
which includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach and its
surrounding areas.
Achadjian attended Cuesta Community College and graduated from Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo with a degree in Business Administration. He founded
a successful local small business in 1978, and has built it up to
employ some 30 workers at three locations. Prior to his election to
the Legislature, Katcho served for three terms as an elected member
of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. He served as
Board Chairman in 2001 and again in 2006. He was also appointed by
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as a member of the California
Coastal Commission, charged with protecting the beauty of California's
coastline. He served as a member of the commission until his election
to the Assembly in 2010.
Since taking office, he has worked tirelessly for government reform
and accountability as well as making California more competitive for
job creation. He is a prominent member of the Assembly Committees
on Accountability and Administrative Review, Banking and Finance,
Transportation, and Joint Legislative Audit.
One priority that remains constant is his commitment to Armenian
American issues. Achadjian introduced the Return of Churches Bill in
the California Assembly in 2012. The Assembly Joint Resolution called
on the Republic of Turkey to respect religious freedom and return
church properties to its minority communities. Achadjian took a firm
stance to end religious discrimination and sent a clear message to
the Republic of Turkey that we must continue to fight against the
final stage of genocide which is its denial.
Achadjian was also instrumental in protesting the Azerbaijani
Parliamentary and State Oil Company (SOCAR) delegation visit to
the California State Capitol. " I am proud to have stood shoulder
to shoulder with Assemblymembers Nazarian, Wilk, and Patterson and
Armenian Americans from throughout the State to protest the Azeri
government's aggression and efforts to use its oil wealth to purchase
international legitimacy," said Achadjian. "I would like to thank
the ANCA-WR and the AYF for helping organize the event."
And the list goes on. From hosting the Nagorno-Karabakh Parliament
Speaker in the State Capitol to his most recent trip to Armenia with
Speaker Perez, Achadjian has truly served his community and represented
the Armenian American issues in the State of California.
The ANCA-WR banquet will take place on November 30 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.
Individuals interested in attending the banquet and Grassroots
Conference are encouraged to contact the ANCA-WR office at (818)
500-1918 or purchase tickets online at ItsMySeat.com/ANCAWR.
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/114965/assemblymember-achadjian-to-receive-anca-wr-legislator-of-the-year-award/
Friday, October 11th, 2013
Assemblymemeber Katcho Achadjian (center) at the State Capitol
GLENDALE-The ANCA-WR will be honoring California State Assembly member
Katcho Achadjian with one of its highest honors, the prestigious
ANCA-WR "Legislator of the Year Award". Assemblymember Achadjian will
receive the award at the annual banquet to take place on Saturday,
November 30 in Hollywood, California.
"Through Assemblymember Achadjian's dedication and commitment to Hye
Tad, the ANCA-WR has been able to significantly advance issues of
concern to Armenian Americans in the halls of the State Capitol.
Achadjian's ability to use the power of the pen to educate his
colleagues in the California State Assembly and Senate, introduce key
pieces of legislation of concern to our community, and to assist
organizing a contingency of California legislatures to travel
to Armenia and Artaskh (Karabakh), speaks volumes to Achadjian's
commitment to fundamental principles of truth, fairness and justice
to pursue our cause," said Raffi Kassabian, ANCA-WR Board Member.
Katcho Achadjian was sworn in for his second term on December 3, 2012
to represent the 35th Assembly District in the California Legislature,
which includes San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Pismo Beach and its
surrounding areas.
Achadjian attended Cuesta Community College and graduated from Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo with a degree in Business Administration. He founded
a successful local small business in 1978, and has built it up to
employ some 30 workers at three locations. Prior to his election to
the Legislature, Katcho served for three terms as an elected member
of the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors. He served as
Board Chairman in 2001 and again in 2006. He was also appointed by
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as a member of the California
Coastal Commission, charged with protecting the beauty of California's
coastline. He served as a member of the commission until his election
to the Assembly in 2010.
Since taking office, he has worked tirelessly for government reform
and accountability as well as making California more competitive for
job creation. He is a prominent member of the Assembly Committees
on Accountability and Administrative Review, Banking and Finance,
Transportation, and Joint Legislative Audit.
One priority that remains constant is his commitment to Armenian
American issues. Achadjian introduced the Return of Churches Bill in
the California Assembly in 2012. The Assembly Joint Resolution called
on the Republic of Turkey to respect religious freedom and return
church properties to its minority communities. Achadjian took a firm
stance to end religious discrimination and sent a clear message to
the Republic of Turkey that we must continue to fight against the
final stage of genocide which is its denial.
Achadjian was also instrumental in protesting the Azerbaijani
Parliamentary and State Oil Company (SOCAR) delegation visit to
the California State Capitol. " I am proud to have stood shoulder
to shoulder with Assemblymembers Nazarian, Wilk, and Patterson and
Armenian Americans from throughout the State to protest the Azeri
government's aggression and efforts to use its oil wealth to purchase
international legitimacy," said Achadjian. "I would like to thank
the ANCA-WR and the AYF for helping organize the event."
And the list goes on. From hosting the Nagorno-Karabakh Parliament
Speaker in the State Capitol to his most recent trip to Armenia with
Speaker Perez, Achadjian has truly served his community and represented
the Armenian American issues in the State of California.
The ANCA-WR banquet will take place on November 30 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.
Individuals interested in attending the banquet and Grassroots
Conference are encouraged to contact the ANCA-WR office at (818)
500-1918 or purchase tickets online at ItsMySeat.com/ANCAWR.
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.