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  • ATG Mourns the loss of Nubar Tashjian

    PRESS RELEASE
    THE ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP
    1300 E. Shaw Ave, Suite 149
    P.O.Box 5969
    Fresno, CA 93755-5969
    Tel: 559-224-1000
    Fax: 559-224-1002
    Email: [email protected]
    http://www.atgusa.org/



    A.T.G. Mourns the Loss of a Devoted Board Member and
    a Dear Friend Nubar Tashjian, J.D.
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    With deep sorrow, we report the passing of one of the founding members
    of the Armenian Technology Group, Inc. (ATG), Board Member Nubar
    Tashjian, JD, who passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 in Oakland,
    California.

    Since the establishment of ATG in 1989, Mr. Tashjian worked side by
    side with his close friend, Dr. Arthur O. Hazarabedian, D.V.M. In
    1992, together with a devoted contingent of professionally specialized
    colleagues, the founders incorporated the organization as a 501(c)3
    charitable corporation, focused on assisting the agricultural sector
    of the newly independent Armenia.

    Mr. Tashjian volunteered and served the ATG Board in numerous
    capacities. He offered his vital legal counsel, but also served as
    President of the organization for several years. Nubar was an active
    ATG board member up to the day of his passing. For the past 25 years
    he devoted his time, knowledge and resources to the mission of the
    ATG, in helping the people of Armenia toward sustainable economic
    development.

    On several occasions Mr. Tashjian traveled to Armenia and Artsakh to
    interact with the people as well as to observe and evaluate the
    organization's activities in the fields.

    His travels took him to Washington, DC, where he presented the ATG's
    mission and objectives to US Congressional Representatives. His
    meetings also included representatives of Federal agencies active in
    Armenia, such as US Department of Agriculture and US Agency for
    International Development, to help us secure federal grants.

    During his time the ATG has delivered over $65 million of humanitarian
    and economic development projects to the people of Armenia and
    Artsakh, which include US Government grants, private contributions and
    in-kind donations.

    Mr. Tashjian served on numerous philanthropic boards and charitable
    organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, and elsewhere.

    A lawyer by profession, he graduated from the University of Michigan
    Law School in Ann Arbor, MI, and was admitted to the State Bar of
    California in 1953. He was a veteran of WW II and served in Far East
    as a B-29 pilot. He spoke several languages, including Japanese.

    It was pleasure working and socializing with him. His gentle
    personality reflected in his relations with others. Simple gifts of
    kindness meant so much more to him than any extravagant
    presentations. He was devoted to his responsibilities. He gave the
    comfort to call and ask for his advice whenever there was an issue
    that he could have assisted.

    Even in his advanced age, Nubar had a sharp mind, and was ready and
    willing to assist when needed. He guided with intellect and sound
    advice that never failed! With his leadership, we kept the integrity
    of our organization at its highest standard.

    Through it all, Mr. Tashjian was able to add charm and humor to our
    work, lifting our spirits even in most difficult and challenging
    times.

    A compassionate and thoughtful person, his commitment in helping the
    people of Armenia was deeply rooted in his heart. He may not have
    expressed it, but sure indeed, it was always in his mind, and always
    with him.

    Always forward looking, he followed the current events in and around
    Armenia regularly; he was concerned of the future of Armenia and the
    well-being of its people.

    Nubar was a proud American - and a great Armenian! He contributed
    quietly: his time, efforts, knowledge and resources where he could. He
    will be in our minds; we will miss him. The Funeral will take place
    on Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Vartan Church located
    at in 650 Spruce Street Oakland, CA 94610.

    There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 12noon -
    8 pm at Santos Robinson Mortuary 160 Estudillo Ave. San Leandro, CA
    94577.

    The Triple X fraternity service will take place at 7 pm at the
    Mortuary.

    In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the
    Armenian Technology Group, Inc. 550 E. Shaw Ave. P. O. Box 5969
    Fresno, CA 93755 (www.atgusa.org
    (http://atgusa.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=bc1a1de2c843baab07373ea65&id=9c162210f0&e= bd1feb0a97)
    ). Tel:(559) 224-1000.

    Nubar at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA (July, 2014)
    Visiting one of the ATG's wheat fields.
    Enjoying the ATG grape nursery in Khramort, Artsakh.
    Interacting with the villagers.
    Inspecting the vines with Vladimir Zakian of ATG in Kharabagh.
    With Congressman Devin Nunes.

    With the speaker of the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno-Kharabagh)
    parliament Ashot Gulyan (middle), and Varoujan Der Simonian of ATG
    (right).

    Nubar Tashjian with Roger Culver of ATG (Left), David Lokian, Minister
    of Agriculture in Armenia, Varoujan Der Simonian of ATG, and Samvel
    Avetisyan, Depute Minister of Agriculture

    With fellow board members Hagop Tookoian, M.D. and Rose Kachadoorian,
    Ph.D. during one of the ATG Board of Directors' meeting.

    Nubar: A Proud American and a Great Armenian.

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