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ANC OF MERRIMACK VALLEY MEETS WITH REP. NIKI TSONGAS IN LOWELL
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11:09 12.09.2013
The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Merrimack Valley took
issues of importance to Armenians in the 3rd Congressional district
of Massachusetts to the office steps of Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA-3)
on Monday, September 9, 2013.
The group included longtime ANCA activists Ara Jeknavorian, Aram
Jeknavorian, Tom Vartabedian and Stephen Dulgarian. ANCA Eastern
Region Executive Director Michelle Hagopian accompanied the group to
the meeting Monday morning.
The visit comes on the heels of a Washington, DC meeting with the
Congresswoman and Hagopian. Tsongas has been a steadfast supporter
of Armenian American concerns, consistently cosponsoring legislation
and attending Armenian events both in the district and on Capitol Hill.
"Rep. Tsongas has always been very attentive to our issues and our
cause. We're glad she's trying to become an even stronger advocate
for Armenians, and this meeting was a reminder of that," said Ara
Jeknavorian, ANC of Merrimack Valley co-chairman.
Much of the discussion centered on the situation in Syria and the
ANCA's stance to oppose air strikes by the United States. The ANC
leaders expressed their dire concern about the region and about
Armenians living there and those who have fled. Rep. Tsongas was
receptive and also deeply concerned about the entire situation, and
she informed the group she would keep the local ANC abreast about
what plays out in Congress this week.
Rep. Tsongas, a member of the Armed Services Committee, was informed
about Syrian rebels targeting Armenians prior to that committee's
hearing on Syria on Tuesday, September 10.
Besides Syria, Rep. Tsongas heard concerns of the local ANC on
issues such as House Resolution 227 (the Armenian Genocide Truth
and Justice Resolution), foreign aid to Armenia and Massachusetts'
3rd district Armenian community. She said she is always happy meeting
with constituents as she "is only as good as the stories I hear."
"The ANCA Eastern Region is very lucky to have such a strong voice
for Armenians in our corner with Rep. Tsongas. She has made her
presence known both locally and nationally, whether by attending
April 24 commemorations or signing on to Dear Colleague letters over
the years," stated Hagopian.
The ANC of Merrimack Valley also brought up the dedication of a new
Armenian Genocide monument that will be erected on public land in
front of Lowell City Hall in April 2014. Both Jeknavorians, Dulgarian
and Vartabedian all serve on the Merrimack Valley Armenian Genocide
Monument Committee and encouraged Rep. Tsongas to attend the event
next spring.
From: A. Papazian
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/12/anc-of-merrimack-valley-meets-with-rep-niki-tsongas-in-lowell/
11:09 12.09.2013
The Armenian National Committee (ANC) of Merrimack Valley took
issues of importance to Armenians in the 3rd Congressional district
of Massachusetts to the office steps of Rep. Niki Tsongas (D-MA-3)
on Monday, September 9, 2013.
The group included longtime ANCA activists Ara Jeknavorian, Aram
Jeknavorian, Tom Vartabedian and Stephen Dulgarian. ANCA Eastern
Region Executive Director Michelle Hagopian accompanied the group to
the meeting Monday morning.
The visit comes on the heels of a Washington, DC meeting with the
Congresswoman and Hagopian. Tsongas has been a steadfast supporter
of Armenian American concerns, consistently cosponsoring legislation
and attending Armenian events both in the district and on Capitol Hill.
"Rep. Tsongas has always been very attentive to our issues and our
cause. We're glad she's trying to become an even stronger advocate
for Armenians, and this meeting was a reminder of that," said Ara
Jeknavorian, ANC of Merrimack Valley co-chairman.
Much of the discussion centered on the situation in Syria and the
ANCA's stance to oppose air strikes by the United States. The ANC
leaders expressed their dire concern about the region and about
Armenians living there and those who have fled. Rep. Tsongas was
receptive and also deeply concerned about the entire situation, and
she informed the group she would keep the local ANC abreast about
what plays out in Congress this week.
Rep. Tsongas, a member of the Armed Services Committee, was informed
about Syrian rebels targeting Armenians prior to that committee's
hearing on Syria on Tuesday, September 10.
Besides Syria, Rep. Tsongas heard concerns of the local ANC on
issues such as House Resolution 227 (the Armenian Genocide Truth
and Justice Resolution), foreign aid to Armenia and Massachusetts'
3rd district Armenian community. She said she is always happy meeting
with constituents as she "is only as good as the stories I hear."
"The ANCA Eastern Region is very lucky to have such a strong voice
for Armenians in our corner with Rep. Tsongas. She has made her
presence known both locally and nationally, whether by attending
April 24 commemorations or signing on to Dear Colleague letters over
the years," stated Hagopian.
The ANC of Merrimack Valley also brought up the dedication of a new
Armenian Genocide monument that will be erected on public land in
front of Lowell City Hall in April 2014. Both Jeknavorians, Dulgarian
and Vartabedian all serve on the Merrimack Valley Armenian Genocide
Monument Committee and encouraged Rep. Tsongas to attend the event
next spring.
From: A. Papazian