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Paul Krekorian Leads LA's Sponsorship of Genocide Centennial Events
Friday, February 27th, 2015
http://asbarez.com/132237/paul-krekorian-leads-la%E2%80%99s-sponsorship-of-genocide-centennial-events/
>From l to r: Tereza Yerimyan, Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, Councilman
Paul Krekorian, Nora Hovsepian and Garo Ghazarian
LOS ANGELES--Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian is
spearheading the City of LA's sponsorship of events commemorating the
100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Krekorian, the first
Armenian-American ever elected to the City Council, has introduced
motions that show the city's commitment to human rights and justice.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, who represents Council
District 13, which includes Little Armenia, has also led efforts to
ensure the Armenian Genocide is properly commemorated in LA, along
with fellow Councilmember Paul Koretz.
Here's what the city is doing:
-City Sponsorship of Events: Designating Armenian Genocide Centennial
observance activities as official citywide special events.
-"America We Thank You" Library Event: Providing funding for and
co-sponsoring the Armenian National Committee of America-Western
Region's "America We Thank You: An Armenian Tribute to Near East
Relief" premiere of Near East Foundation traveling exhibit entitled
"They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Releief" at the Los
Angeles Central Library in March and April. The exhibit highlights the
outpouring of generosity by the American people and government during
and in the immediate aftermath of the Armenian Genocide.
-March for Justice: Providing funding and support for the "March for
Justice" on April 24 that begins in Little Armenia. Councilmember
Mitch O'Farrell introduced a motion, seconded by Paul Koretz, to place
50 banners in the 13th District along the March for Justice route.
-Street Banners Across the City: Providing street banners positioned
around the city to promote the March for Justice.
-Centennial Art Contest: Hosting the Centennial Art Contest with the
winner's artwork to be featured on city buses in April.
-Turning City Hall Purple: Lighting City Hall's façade in purple for
the week of April 24 to symbolize the forget-me-not, the official
emblem of the worldwide observance of the Armenian Genocide
Centennial.
-100 Pomegranate Trees: Planting 100 pomegranate trees in parks
throughout the city, including at City Hall.
-Councilmember O'Farrell is working with Councilmember Krekorian's
office as well as other Council offices to identify funding sources
for this event that involves multiple districts.
"The City of Los Angeles is committed to recognizing the Armenian
Genocide and educating people throughout the city about our continued
struggle for justice," said Councilmember Krekorian. "There will be an
extraordinary exhibit at the city's Central Library that highlights
America's generous support for the Armenian people, along with banners
advertising the 'March for Justice' across the city. Because of my
efforts, we will also light City Hall in a purple glow to symbolize
forget-me-nots, display art commemorating the centennial on city
buses, and plant pomegranate trees throughout LA's parks. This is an
unprecedented commitment by Los Angeles to our community and to
telling our story. I'm proud to have helped make it happen."
From: A. Papazian
Friday, February 27th, 2015
http://asbarez.com/132237/paul-krekorian-leads-la%E2%80%99s-sponsorship-of-genocide-centennial-events/
>From l to r: Tereza Yerimyan, Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, Councilman
Paul Krekorian, Nora Hovsepian and Garo Ghazarian
LOS ANGELES--Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian is
spearheading the City of LA's sponsorship of events commemorating the
100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Krekorian, the first
Armenian-American ever elected to the City Council, has introduced
motions that show the city's commitment to human rights and justice.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, who represents Council
District 13, which includes Little Armenia, has also led efforts to
ensure the Armenian Genocide is properly commemorated in LA, along
with fellow Councilmember Paul Koretz.
Here's what the city is doing:
-City Sponsorship of Events: Designating Armenian Genocide Centennial
observance activities as official citywide special events.
-"America We Thank You" Library Event: Providing funding for and
co-sponsoring the Armenian National Committee of America-Western
Region's "America We Thank You: An Armenian Tribute to Near East
Relief" premiere of Near East Foundation traveling exhibit entitled
"They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Releief" at the Los
Angeles Central Library in March and April. The exhibit highlights the
outpouring of generosity by the American people and government during
and in the immediate aftermath of the Armenian Genocide.
-March for Justice: Providing funding and support for the "March for
Justice" on April 24 that begins in Little Armenia. Councilmember
Mitch O'Farrell introduced a motion, seconded by Paul Koretz, to place
50 banners in the 13th District along the March for Justice route.
-Street Banners Across the City: Providing street banners positioned
around the city to promote the March for Justice.
-Centennial Art Contest: Hosting the Centennial Art Contest with the
winner's artwork to be featured on city buses in April.
-Turning City Hall Purple: Lighting City Hall's façade in purple for
the week of April 24 to symbolize the forget-me-not, the official
emblem of the worldwide observance of the Armenian Genocide
Centennial.
-100 Pomegranate Trees: Planting 100 pomegranate trees in parks
throughout the city, including at City Hall.
-Councilmember O'Farrell is working with Councilmember Krekorian's
office as well as other Council offices to identify funding sources
for this event that involves multiple districts.
"The City of Los Angeles is committed to recognizing the Armenian
Genocide and educating people throughout the city about our continued
struggle for justice," said Councilmember Krekorian. "There will be an
extraordinary exhibit at the city's Central Library that highlights
America's generous support for the Armenian people, along with banners
advertising the 'March for Justice' across the city. Because of my
efforts, we will also light City Hall in a purple glow to symbolize
forget-me-nots, display art commemorating the centennial on city
buses, and plant pomegranate trees throughout LA's parks. This is an
unprecedented commitment by Los Angeles to our community and to
telling our story. I'm proud to have helped make it happen."
From: A. Papazian