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Congressman Gus Bilirakis Joins The Armenian Caucus
ArmRadio.am
01.02.2007 13:57
Armenian activists in the Ninth Congressional District of Florida, and
around the nation, welcomed today a new addition to the Armenian
Caucus, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Bilirakis, who was elected
this past November, took over his father's seat, retiring Congressman
Michael Bilirakis, who was a strong supporter on Armenian related
issues, and also served on the Armenian Caucus.
"It is an honor to become a Member of the Congressional Armenia
Caucus. Hellenic and Armenian culture share many cultural
commonalities and similar concerns. I look forward to working with
Members of this caucus, along with the Members of the Hellenic Caucus,
to address issues, both here and abroad, that impact our communities
and advance our shared interests," commented Bilirakis following his
announcement.
Of Greek decent, Bilirakis, a probate lawyer and state representative,
was born in Gainesville, Fla., and lives in Palm Harbor. He earned an
undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and a law degree
from Stetson University. Gus, currently the co-chair of the Hellenic
Caucus his father co-founded with Congressman Maloney (NY-14) in 1996.
`We are honored that Congressman Bilirakis has joined the Armenian
Caucus. We are hoping that he will follow in footsteps of his father,
Michael Bilirakis, who for over two decades was a huge supporter on
Armenian issues,' commented Bedros Der Bedrossian, former chairman of
the Armenian National Committee of Florida.
ArmRadio.am
01.02.2007 13:57
Armenian activists in the Ninth Congressional District of Florida, and
around the nation, welcomed today a new addition to the Armenian
Caucus, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL). Bilirakis, who was elected
this past November, took over his father's seat, retiring Congressman
Michael Bilirakis, who was a strong supporter on Armenian related
issues, and also served on the Armenian Caucus.
"It is an honor to become a Member of the Congressional Armenia
Caucus. Hellenic and Armenian culture share many cultural
commonalities and similar concerns. I look forward to working with
Members of this caucus, along with the Members of the Hellenic Caucus,
to address issues, both here and abroad, that impact our communities
and advance our shared interests," commented Bilirakis following his
announcement.
Of Greek decent, Bilirakis, a probate lawyer and state representative,
was born in Gainesville, Fla., and lives in Palm Harbor. He earned an
undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and a law degree
from Stetson University. Gus, currently the co-chair of the Hellenic
Caucus his father co-founded with Congressman Maloney (NY-14) in 1996.
`We are honored that Congressman Bilirakis has joined the Armenian
Caucus. We are hoping that he will follow in footsteps of his father,
Michael Bilirakis, who for over two decades was a huge supporter on
Armenian issues,' commented Bedros Der Bedrossian, former chairman of
the Armenian National Committee of Florida.