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Armenian National Committee of America
1711 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
July 19, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: July 13, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth Chouldjian
Tel: 202-775-1918
ORANGE COUNTY ACTIVIST DISCUSSES COMMUNITY CONCERNS WITH REP. ED
ROYCE
Washington, DC- ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern and Orange County native
Alex Der Alexanian met with Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) in his
Washington, DC office thanking him for his ongoing support of
Armenian Genocide legislation and exploring avenues to increase
support for this key human rights legislation, the Armenian
Genocide Resolution.
"The Genocide Resolution is currently at a crucial stage with the
majority of the House of Representatives as cosponsors" said Der
Alexanian. "I appreciated the opportunity to Visitwith Rep. Royce
to have a greater understanding of the political dynamics
surrounding the consideration of this measure and explore ways we
can increase Congressional support."
Der Alexanian and ANCA Legislative Affairs Director Raffi
Karakashian discussed an array of Armenian American concerns with
Rep. Royce. Following the discussion, Der Alexanian proceeded to
thank the Congressman for cosponsoring for H. Res 106 and urged him
to encourage his colleagues to do the same. Der Alexanian, is a
student at California State University, Fullerton, which is also
Rep. Royce's Alma Matter.
Rep. Ed Royce represents the 40th district of California covering
cities in western and northern Orange County. As a long time
advocate for human rights, and a member of the Armenian Caucus,
Rep. Royce has been leading cosponsor of Armenian Genocide
legislation throughout his years in Congress. In addition to
cosponsoring the Genocide bill, Congressman Royce regularly
participates in Armenian community events within his district. In
2005, the Orange County ANC awarded Rep. Royce the prestigious
"Freedom Award."
Der Alexanian met with Royce as part of the 2007 ANCA Leo Sarkisian
Internship Program, an eight-week intensive public affairs training
program, which annually brings young Armenian Americans together in
the nation's capital. The program emphasizes building
relationships within the United States Congress and, as such,
requires each intern to arrange a meeting with their respective
elected officials. Der Alexanian's meeting was one of many
successful dialogues ANCA interns have held with Congressional
leaders throughout the summer.
The ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship is an integral part of the ANCA
Capital Gateway program, a year-round internship / job placement
service which provides Armenian Americans greater opportunities to
explore careers on Capitol Hill, in the U.S. Foreign Service and
key Washington, DC foreign policy think tanks. To learn more about
the ANCA Capital Gateway Program, visit:
http://www.anca.org/gateway/gateway_overvie w.php
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Photo Caption: Orange County AYF Member and ANC activist Alex Der
Alexanian with Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA)
1711 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel. (202) 775-1918
Fax. (202) 775-5648
Email [email protected]
Internet www.anca.org
PRESS RELEASE
July 19, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth S. Chouldjian
Tel: (202) 775-1918
Press Release
For Immediate Release
Date: July 13, 2007
Contact: Elizabeth Chouldjian
Tel: 202-775-1918
ORANGE COUNTY ACTIVIST DISCUSSES COMMUNITY CONCERNS WITH REP. ED
ROYCE
Washington, DC- ANCA Leo Sarkisian intern and Orange County native
Alex Der Alexanian met with Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) in his
Washington, DC office thanking him for his ongoing support of
Armenian Genocide legislation and exploring avenues to increase
support for this key human rights legislation, the Armenian
Genocide Resolution.
"The Genocide Resolution is currently at a crucial stage with the
majority of the House of Representatives as cosponsors" said Der
Alexanian. "I appreciated the opportunity to Visitwith Rep. Royce
to have a greater understanding of the political dynamics
surrounding the consideration of this measure and explore ways we
can increase Congressional support."
Der Alexanian and ANCA Legislative Affairs Director Raffi
Karakashian discussed an array of Armenian American concerns with
Rep. Royce. Following the discussion, Der Alexanian proceeded to
thank the Congressman for cosponsoring for H. Res 106 and urged him
to encourage his colleagues to do the same. Der Alexanian, is a
student at California State University, Fullerton, which is also
Rep. Royce's Alma Matter.
Rep. Ed Royce represents the 40th district of California covering
cities in western and northern Orange County. As a long time
advocate for human rights, and a member of the Armenian Caucus,
Rep. Royce has been leading cosponsor of Armenian Genocide
legislation throughout his years in Congress. In addition to
cosponsoring the Genocide bill, Congressman Royce regularly
participates in Armenian community events within his district. In
2005, the Orange County ANC awarded Rep. Royce the prestigious
"Freedom Award."
Der Alexanian met with Royce as part of the 2007 ANCA Leo Sarkisian
Internship Program, an eight-week intensive public affairs training
program, which annually brings young Armenian Americans together in
the nation's capital. The program emphasizes building
relationships within the United States Congress and, as such,
requires each intern to arrange a meeting with their respective
elected officials. Der Alexanian's meeting was one of many
successful dialogues ANCA interns have held with Congressional
leaders throughout the summer.
The ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship is an integral part of the ANCA
Capital Gateway program, a year-round internship / job placement
service which provides Armenian Americans greater opportunities to
explore careers on Capitol Hill, in the U.S. Foreign Service and
key Washington, DC foreign policy think tanks. To learn more about
the ANCA Capital Gateway Program, visit:
http://www.anca.org/gateway/gateway_overvie w.php
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Photo Caption: Orange County AYF Member and ANC activist Alex Der
Alexanian with Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA)