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    Armenian Assembly of America
    122 C Street, NW, Suite 350
    Washington, DC 20001
    Phone: 202-393-3434
    Fax: 202-638-4904
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.armenianassembly.org

    PRESS RELEASE
    January 7, 2005
    CONTACT: Christine Kojoian
    Email: [email protected]

    CONGRESSMAN SCHWARZ JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS
    Total Caucus Membership at 139

    Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America welcomed the
    announcement today that newly-elected Congressman John "Joe" Schwarz
    (R-MI) has officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian
    Issues, making him the second lawmaker of the new year to be part of
    this all-important body. The news follows Congressman Raul Grijalva's
    (D-AZ) membership on Wednesday and brings the total Caucus count to
    139.

    "The Assembly commends Congressman Schwarz for making membership to
    the Caucus among his first acts after assuming office," said
    Congressional Relations Director Rob Mosher. "Prior to his election
    to Congress, Representative Schwarz was well-known in the Michigan
    State Senate as a supporter of Armenian issues. We are delighted he
    will continue that tradition through his Caucus membership."

    Born and raised in Battle Creek, Michigan, Schwarz served as a
    Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy and was a CIA operative during
    the Vietnam War. Later, Schwarz went on to earn a medical degree from
    the University of Michigan and spent years working simultaneously as a
    physician and public servant. He started his political career as a
    city commissioner in his hometown and went on to serve as mayor there
    before entering the state senate.

    Then, after more than 15 years as a state senator, Schwarz made a run
    for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Nick Smith (R).
    Schwarz won the seventh congressional district, which serves parts of
    Lansing and Battle Creek, with 58 percent of the vote. His knowledge
    of the U.S. military and national defense has also earned him an
    assignment on the House Armed Services Committee.

    With the addition of Schwarz to the Armenian Caucus, thirteen of the
    state's fifteen congressional members now serve on the Caucus. The two
    remaining Members are Congressmen Bart Stupak (D-MI) and Peter
    Hoekstra (R-MI).

    The Armenian Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based
    nationwide organization promoting public understanding and awareness
    of Armenian issues. It is a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt membership
    organization.

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    NR#2005-004
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