PRESS RELEASE
Armenian Assembly of America
July 5, 2012
Contact: Press Department
Email: info@aaainc.org
Phone: (202) 393-3434
ASSEMBLY INTERNS DISCUSS AFFIRMATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE WITH
CONGRESSWOMAN ANNA ESHOO
Washington, DC – Last week, as part of the Terjenian-Thomas Internship
Program, the 2012 intern class met with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo
(D-CA), reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
Congresswoman Eshoo, now in her 10th term, represents California’s
14th Congressional District, home to Silicon Valley. Of Assyrian and
Armenian background, she is the co-chair and co-founder of the
Religious Minorities in the Middle East Caucus, and is also a proud
member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. Previously
serving on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,
Representative Eshoo currently serves as the Ranking Member on the
House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and
Technology.
An ardent supporter of U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide,
Congresswoman Eshoo reflected on recent congressional efforts as well
as the current resolution pending before the House Foreign Affairs
Committee. Expressing her steadfast determination, Eshoo stated that
“we will prevail” as long as we continue to put forth the effort and
never give up hope. Congresswoman Eshoo also discussed current issues
regarding Armenia and the Nagorno Karabakh peace process.
“It was a special honor to meet with Congresswoman Eshoo,” stated Lori
Yeni-Komshian, who hails from Eshoo’s district and is currently
interning at the Armenian National Institute as well as Halo Trust in
Washington, DC. “It was heartening to hear her views and to know how
dedicated she is to Armenian issues. She is a role model for those of
my generation interested in public service,” Yeni-Komshian added.
The Terjenian-Thomas Assembly Internship Program was made possible by
the Memorial Fund established through the generosity of Aram
Terjenian, Annie Thomas and Florence Terjenian of Belmont,
Massachusetts. Additional support comes from the Richard Tufenkian
Memorial Fund, the John Hanessian Scholarship Fund, the Armen
Astarjian Scholarship Fund, the Ohanian Memorial Fund, James and
Connie Melikian and the Knights of Vartan.
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.
###
NR: # 2012-030
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress