Gov. Schwarzenegger Commemorates 16th Anniv of Armenian Independence

Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Lisa Kalustian
Chief Deputy Director
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Los Angeles, CA 90013
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GOVERNOR ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
September 21, 2007

Armenian Independence Day

I am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to all those commemorating
the anniversary of the Independence of Armenia.

It is always a special occasion when a people gather to rejoice in their
heritage, and I am privileged to join with the Armenian-American
community on this day of celebration. You enrich our nation – and
especially our state – through your hard work, spirit of service and
wonderful blend of cultural traditions. Thank you for your contributions to
California’s unique and ever-growing diversity.

In honoring our own ancestries, we not only come to a better understanding
of ourselves, but we also gain a greater appreciation for the breadth of
cultures and customs that make up our Golden State.

On behalf of all Californians, please accept my best wishes for a meaningful
celebration and every future success.

Sincerely,

Arnold Schwarzenegger
Charlotte Mailliard Shultz

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS