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PAUL KREKORIAN LEADS LA'S SPONSORSHIP OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE CENTENNIAL EVENTS
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, CALIFORNIA | MARCH 9, 2015 10:54 AM
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian is
spearheading the city'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.
The city is doing the following:
City Sponsorship of Events: Designating Armenian Genocide Centennial
observance activities as official citywide special events.
"America We Thank You" Library Exhibit: 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" exhibit 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.
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 facade 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.
"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 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."
Krekorian, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, represents
Council District 2, which includes North Hollywood, Studio City,
Valley Village and other communities in the east San Fernando Valley.
http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2015/03/09/paul-krekorian-leads-las-sponsorship-of-armenian-genocide-centennial-events/
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE, CALIFORNIA | MARCH 9, 2015 10:54 AM
LOS ANGELES -- Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian is
spearheading the city'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.
The city is doing the following:
City Sponsorship of Events: Designating Armenian Genocide Centennial
observance activities as official citywide special events.
"America We Thank You" Library Exhibit: 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" exhibit 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.
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 facade 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.
"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 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."
Krekorian, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, represents
Council District 2, which includes North Hollywood, Studio City,
Valley Village and other communities in the east San Fernando Valley.
http://www.mirrorspectator.com/2015/03/09/paul-krekorian-leads-las-sponsorship-of-armenian-genocide-centennial-events/