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    Armenian National Committee - Pasadena
    Pasadena, CA
    www.anca.org
    email: [email protected]

    PRESS RELEASE
    October 1, 2008

    Contact: Armen Donigian


    Congressman Adam Schiff and ANC Activists discuss Human Rights Issues


    Pasadena, CA - ANC activists Gegham Manukyan, Robert Khachikyan, Armen
    Donigian and Razmik Khachikyan recently met with Congressman Adam
    Schiff (D-CA) at the Raytheon office in Pasadena, CA to thank him for
    his continuous support of the Armenian American Community,
    specifically regarding House Resolution 106, the Armenian Genocide
    resolution introduced to Congress in 2007.

    "We realize the importance of communicating our concerns on behalf of
    our community to our Congressional leadership, and we are appreciative
    of the response," stated Razmik Khachikyan. "The efforts for
    recognition of the Armenian Genocide continue in order to preserve
    historical integrity and protect human rights issues worldwide," added
    Gegham Manukyan.

    Robert Khachikyan spoke with the Congressman regarding the status of
    H. Res. 106. The adoption of the resolution by the House Foreign
    Affairs Committee on October 10, 2007 sparked a firestorm of media
    coverage over the Turkish government's threats to retaliate against
    America if the measure were approved by the full House of
    Representatives. Congressman Schiff reiterated his support for the
    Armenian American community and reassured that he will once again
    support the Armenian Genocide Resolution when it is introduced in
    Congress.

    Armen Donigian thanked the Congressman for his support and
    participation during the Days of Advocacy earlier this year when
    hundreds of members from the Genocide Intervention Network and ANC
    chapters across the nation met in Washington, DC to advocate human
    rights issues pertaining to Darfur and the Armenian Genocide.

    The ANC of Pasadena advocates for the social, economic, cultural, and
    political rights of the area's Armenian American community and
    promotes increased Armenian American civic participation at the
    grassroots and public policy levels.
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