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ANCA-ER CELEBRATES GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM AT 8TH ANNUAL BANQUET
By Contributor on December 10, 2014
http://armenianweekly.com/2014/12/10/anca-er-banquet/
NEW YORK--Armenian Americans from throughout the Eastern U.S. gathered
at the Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park on Sun., Dec. 7, in a
salute to expanded grassroots activism and to honor civic, political,
and community leaders who have worked tirelessly to advance the
Armenian Cause.
Renowned lawyer Robert Morgenthau (L), accepts this year's prestigious
ANCA ER Freedom Award from Dr. Garo Nazarian
Honorees for the evening included renowned lawyer Robert Morgenthau
and the Morgenthau family, who received this year's prestigious
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region (ER)
Freedom Award for their decades-long efforts to raise the public's
consciousness about the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide; and
community leader and humanitarian Alice Movsesian, for her lifetime
commitment to advancing the Armenian Cause in the U.S. and working
tirelessly to assist victims of the 1988 Armenian earthquake.
Congressional Armenian Caucus co-chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
joined the attendees at the celebration and emphasized the importance
of expanding Armenian-American civic participation in states across
the U.S.
Community leader and humanitarian Alice Movsesian (L), and ANCA
Eastern Region Board Member Karine Shnorhokian
Community leader and humanitarian Dr. Garo Nazarian served as master
of ceremonies for the evening. His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
opened the evening with a prayer and a message of faith. Very Reverend
Father Gabriel Adde of the Syriac Orthodox Church delivered the
benediction prayer.
During the course of the evening, world-renowned artist Kevork Mourad,
together with the famous violinist Sami Merdinian, performed a live and
exquisite "spontaneous painting" show at the banquet. Mourad showcased
several of his pieces, including those he created live during the show,
and the silent auction. He was joined by Berge Zobian of Gallery Z,
who featured paintings by other famous Armenian artists, including
Armen Vahramian, Eduard Kharpetian, and Alexander O.
Grigorian.
Joining Morgethau and Movsesian in offering remarks during the evening
were the Near East Foundation's Shant Mardirossian, Esq., and Dr.
Antranig Kasbarian, who introduced the evening's honorees; James
Sahakyan, who offered remarks on behalf of the ANCA Eastern Region;
and Richard Sarajian, Esq., who spoke on behalf of the ARF Eastern
Region Central Committee.
Armenia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador
Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, was among the honored guests joining prominent
members of the Armenian community present at the gala.
Complete coverage of the ANCA-ER Banquet will be published in the
Armenian Weekly in the upcoming days.
From: Baghdasarian
By Contributor on December 10, 2014
http://armenianweekly.com/2014/12/10/anca-er-banquet/
NEW YORK--Armenian Americans from throughout the Eastern U.S. gathered
at the Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park on Sun., Dec. 7, in a
salute to expanded grassroots activism and to honor civic, political,
and community leaders who have worked tirelessly to advance the
Armenian Cause.
Renowned lawyer Robert Morgenthau (L), accepts this year's prestigious
ANCA ER Freedom Award from Dr. Garo Nazarian
Honorees for the evening included renowned lawyer Robert Morgenthau
and the Morgenthau family, who received this year's prestigious
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region (ER)
Freedom Award for their decades-long efforts to raise the public's
consciousness about the atrocities of the Armenian Genocide; and
community leader and humanitarian Alice Movsesian, for her lifetime
commitment to advancing the Armenian Cause in the U.S. and working
tirelessly to assist victims of the 1988 Armenian earthquake.
Congressional Armenian Caucus co-chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
joined the attendees at the celebration and emphasized the importance
of expanding Armenian-American civic participation in states across
the U.S.
Community leader and humanitarian Alice Movsesian (L), and ANCA
Eastern Region Board Member Karine Shnorhokian
Community leader and humanitarian Dr. Garo Nazarian served as master
of ceremonies for the evening. His Eminence Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan
opened the evening with a prayer and a message of faith. Very Reverend
Father Gabriel Adde of the Syriac Orthodox Church delivered the
benediction prayer.
During the course of the evening, world-renowned artist Kevork Mourad,
together with the famous violinist Sami Merdinian, performed a live and
exquisite "spontaneous painting" show at the banquet. Mourad showcased
several of his pieces, including those he created live during the show,
and the silent auction. He was joined by Berge Zobian of Gallery Z,
who featured paintings by other famous Armenian artists, including
Armen Vahramian, Eduard Kharpetian, and Alexander O.
Grigorian.
Joining Morgethau and Movsesian in offering remarks during the evening
were the Near East Foundation's Shant Mardirossian, Esq., and Dr.
Antranig Kasbarian, who introduced the evening's honorees; James
Sahakyan, who offered remarks on behalf of the ANCA Eastern Region;
and Richard Sarajian, Esq., who spoke on behalf of the ARF Eastern
Region Central Committee.
Armenia's permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador
Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, was among the honored guests joining prominent
members of the Armenian community present at the gala.
Complete coverage of the ANCA-ER Banquet will be published in the
Armenian Weekly in the upcoming days.
From: Baghdasarian