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Date: 03 August 2007
Armenian National Committee of Illinois
1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026
Contact: Nairee Hagopian
Tel: 312-615-7698
ANC OF ILLINOIS WELCOMES CONGRESSMAN
RAY LAHOOD'S COSPONSORSHIP OF H. RES. 106
Chicago, IL- The Armenian National Committee of Illinois (ANC of
IL) welcomes the 14th Representative from Illinois to cosponsor
House Resolution 106 in recognition of the Armenian Genocide,
Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL-18). The ANC of Illinois has worked
closely with constituents of the 18th District along with members of
Congressman LaHood's staff over the past several months to discuss
the importance of the resolution.
Ari Killian, Chairperson of the ANC of Illinois, stated: "We
welcome Congressman LaHood as the 14th cosponsor of H. Res. 106 from
Illinois. His support of the resolution again highlights the broad
bipartisan support for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in
the US House of Representatives". Constituents and local
activists, together with Armenians from the State of Illinois and
nationwide praise the Congressman for his support of this
resolution. To date, the House resolution has 227 cosponsors.
Introduced on January 30th by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and
spearheaded by Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA), Congressional
Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI), and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), the Armenian Genocide Resolution
calls upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the
United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity
concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and
genocide documented in the United States record relating to the
Armenian Genocide.
Congressman LaHood has dedicated his life to public service. He was
a junior high school social studies teacher for six years prior to
his political career. In 1982, he was elected to the Illinois
House of Representatives. From 1982-1994, he served as Chief of
Staff for U.S. House Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL-18). In
1994, he was elected to the United States Congress.
The Armenian National Committee of Illinois is part of the largest
and most influential Armenian American grassroots political
organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices,
chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and
affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively
advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.
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Photo: Congressman LaHood
Date: 03 August 2007
Armenian National Committee of Illinois
1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026
Contact: Nairee Hagopian
Tel: 312-615-7698
ANC OF ILLINOIS WELCOMES CONGRESSMAN
RAY LAHOOD'S COSPONSORSHIP OF H. RES. 106
Chicago, IL- The Armenian National Committee of Illinois (ANC of
IL) welcomes the 14th Representative from Illinois to cosponsor
House Resolution 106 in recognition of the Armenian Genocide,
Congressman Ray LaHood (R-IL-18). The ANC of Illinois has worked
closely with constituents of the 18th District along with members of
Congressman LaHood's staff over the past several months to discuss
the importance of the resolution.
Ari Killian, Chairperson of the ANC of Illinois, stated: "We
welcome Congressman LaHood as the 14th cosponsor of H. Res. 106 from
Illinois. His support of the resolution again highlights the broad
bipartisan support for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in
the US House of Representatives". Constituents and local
activists, together with Armenians from the State of Illinois and
nationwide praise the Congressman for his support of this
resolution. To date, the House resolution has 227 cosponsors.
Introduced on January 30th by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and
spearheaded by Rep. George Radanovich (R-CA), Congressional
Armenian Caucus Co-Chairs Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg
(R-MI), and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) and
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI), the Armenian Genocide Resolution
calls upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the
United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity
concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and
genocide documented in the United States record relating to the
Armenian Genocide.
Congressman LaHood has dedicated his life to public service. He was
a junior high school social studies teacher for six years prior to
his political career. In 1982, he was elected to the Illinois
House of Representatives. From 1982-1994, he served as Chief of
Staff for U.S. House Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL-18). In
1994, he was elected to the United States Congress.
The Armenian National Committee of Illinois is part of the largest
and most influential Armenian American grassroots political
organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices,
chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and
affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively
advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad
range of issues.
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Photo: Congressman LaHood