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    Armenian Assembly of America
    1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 600
    Washington, DC 20036
    Phone: 202-393-3434
    Fax: 202-638-4904
    Email: [email protected]
    Web: www.aaainc.org

    PRESS RELEASE

    January 8, 2009
    Contact: Michael A Zachariades
    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (202) 393-3434

    Armenian Assembly Congratulates Friends in 111th Congress

    Washington, DC - The Armenian Assembly of America's (Assembly) Board
    Member Annie Totah, along with Executive Director Bryan Ardouny and
    Assembly staff, attended the 111th Congressional swearing-in ceremonies
    and numerous events on Capitol Hill.

    "2009 holds great promise and the Assembly is ready for the challenges
    ahead," said Totah. "By redoubling our efforts and commitment we can
    reach new heights. I look forward to many successful initiatives this
    Congress, including our upcoming Advocacy Conference, when we will be
    expecting hundreds of our members and activists in Washington, DC."

    Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on
    Armenian Issues, stated: "We have a full agenda for the 111th Congress
    and I look forward to working with the Armenian Assembly and the
    community to secure unequivocal U.S. affirmation of the Armenian
    Genocide. We will continue to fight against efforts to isolate Armenia
    in the Caucasus and to support peace and stability in Nagorno Karabakh."

    In addition to meeting with both Co-Chairs of the Armenian Caucus, Rep.
    Pallone and Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL), the Assembly visited the following
    Representatives or offices: Zack Space (D-OH); Ed Royce (R-CA); Ron
    Klein (D-FL); Gus Bilirakis (R-FL); Debbie Wasserman Shultz (D-FL);
    Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL); Suzanne Kosmas (D-FL); Alan Grayson (D-FL);
    Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL); Dina Titus (D-NV); George Radanovich (R-CA);
    Bob Filner (D-CA); Niki Tsongas (D-MA); Sue Myrick (R-NC); Chris Van
    Hollen (D-MD); Kenny Marchant (R-TX); John Sarbanes (D-MD); Steny Hoyer
    (D-MD); Allyson Schwartz (D-PA); Gary Ackerman (D-NY) and Nita Lowey
    (D-NY), among others.

    "On the first day of the new Congress, we hit the ground running and
    look forward to pursuing an aggressive agenda to strengthen U.S.-Armenia
    relations and ensure U.S. reaffirmation of the Armenian Genocide," said
    Ardouny. "Our Advocacy Conference in March will provide a great
    opportunity to put our issues, front and center."

    For additional information about the March 1-3, 2009 National Advocacy
    Conference and Banquet, please visit the Assembly's Web site. The
    following members will be speaking at the conference or banquet:
    Representatives Zack Space (D-OH); Paul Ryan (R-WI); Jim McGovern
    (D-MA); Thaddeus McCotter (R-MI); Frank Pallone (D-NJ); George
    Radanovich (R-CA); Anna Eshoo (D-CA); Ed Royce (R-CA); Adam Schiff
    (D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA). In addition, Major General Tod M.
    Bunting and Human Rights Alliance Founder Kathryn Porter, have also
    agreed to participate.

    Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
    Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
    and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
    membership organization.

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    NR#2009-002

    Editor's Note: Photos are available below.

    http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/images/20 09_Q1/Rep_Space_and_AAA_
    Staff_1.6.09.jpg
    Taniel Koushakjian, Assembly Grassroots Director; Bianka Dodov, Assembly
    Congressional Relations Associate; Rep. Zack Space; Mary Beth Nalin,
    Assembly Public Affairs Associate; Michael Zachariades, Assembly
    Communications Director

    http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/i mages/2009_Q1/CIMG3539.JPG
    Rep. Bob Filner, Annie Totah, Bryan Ardouny

    http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/im ages/2009_Q1/CIMG3523.JPG
    Bryan Ardouny, Rep. Nita Lowey, Annie Totah

    http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/imag es/2009_Q1/CIMG3520.JPG
    Michael Zachariades, Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Bryan Ardouny

    http://www.aaainc.org/fileadmin/aaainc/im ages/2009_Q1/CIMG3519.JPG
    Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Annie Totah, Bryan Ardouny
    ___________________________

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    confidential, may be privileged and is intended only for the use of the
    addressee. It is the property of the Armenian Assembly of America. You
    are hereby notified that any unauthorized review, use, dissemination or
    copying of this communication or any part thereof is strictly
    prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this
    communication in error, please notify us immediately by facsimile (202)
    638-4904 or by telephone at (202) 393-3434, and destroy this
    communication and all copies thereof. Thank you.
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