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CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER MIKE GATTO BEGINS MEETINGS WITH ARMENIAN CHURCH LEADERS
PanARMENIAN.Net
August 10, 2010 - 15:17 AMT 10:17 GMT
California State Assembly member Mike Gatto met with His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian at the Western Diocese of the
Armenian Church in North America to discuss matters related to the
Armenian-American community in the 43rd Assembly District.
The Assembly member stressed his commitment to support legislation
advancing the core issues that are important to Armenian-Americans in
the Diaspora. He shared with the Archbishop his longstanding record of
advocating legislation in favor of the Armenian Cause, and legislation
providing support to Nagorno Karabakh and the Republic of Armenia
while working as a congressional aid for Congressman Brad Sherman
(D-Sherman Oaks), Christine Aghakhanian, Field Representative of
Assembly member Mike Gatto told PanARMENIAN.Net
"As the State Assembly member of the largest Armenian community
in the United States, I am very familiar with the concerns of my
Armenian-American constituency and I will continue to stand by my
commitment of representing their needs," said Assembly member Gatto.
Archbishop Derderian acknowledged Assembly member Mike Gatto's
dedication to working diligently with the Armenian-American community.
Derderian expressed his willingness to work with Assembly member
Gatto to address the issues that affect Armenian-Americans.
The Archbishop discussed in further detail the Pontifical visit
of His Holiness Karekin II from Armenia for the consecration of
the Cathedral adjoining the Diocese headquarters, taking place on
September 11. The Assembly member will partake in the consecration
ceremony, joining other key officials and leaders, in bearing the
stone cross or khachkar that will be erected outside the Cathedral
honoring victims of the 9/11 attacks.
"As a person who studied history and who has been so active in the
Christian faith, I am deeply honored to participate in a ceremony
with the leadership of the very first and oldest Christian church,"
said Assembly member Gatto. A meeting with the Western Prelacy of
the Armenian Church is slated to take place in the upcoming weeks.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
August 10, 2010 - 15:17 AMT 10:17 GMT
California State Assembly member Mike Gatto met with His
Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian at the Western Diocese of the
Armenian Church in North America to discuss matters related to the
Armenian-American community in the 43rd Assembly District.
The Assembly member stressed his commitment to support legislation
advancing the core issues that are important to Armenian-Americans in
the Diaspora. He shared with the Archbishop his longstanding record of
advocating legislation in favor of the Armenian Cause, and legislation
providing support to Nagorno Karabakh and the Republic of Armenia
while working as a congressional aid for Congressman Brad Sherman
(D-Sherman Oaks), Christine Aghakhanian, Field Representative of
Assembly member Mike Gatto told PanARMENIAN.Net
"As the State Assembly member of the largest Armenian community
in the United States, I am very familiar with the concerns of my
Armenian-American constituency and I will continue to stand by my
commitment of representing their needs," said Assembly member Gatto.
Archbishop Derderian acknowledged Assembly member Mike Gatto's
dedication to working diligently with the Armenian-American community.
Derderian expressed his willingness to work with Assembly member
Gatto to address the issues that affect Armenian-Americans.
The Archbishop discussed in further detail the Pontifical visit
of His Holiness Karekin II from Armenia for the consecration of
the Cathedral adjoining the Diocese headquarters, taking place on
September 11. The Assembly member will partake in the consecration
ceremony, joining other key officials and leaders, in bearing the
stone cross or khachkar that will be erected outside the Cathedral
honoring victims of the 9/11 attacks.
"As a person who studied history and who has been so active in the
Christian faith, I am deeply honored to participate in a ceremony
with the leadership of the very first and oldest Christian church,"
said Assembly member Gatto. A meeting with the Western Prelacy of
the Armenian Church is slated to take place in the upcoming weeks.
From: A. Papazian