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Armenian National Committee of Illinois
1701 N. Greenwood, Glenview, IL 60026
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release ~ 2007-03-27
Contact: Ari Killian ~ 312-718-0215 |
ILLINOIS CONGRESSMAN PETER ROSKAM JOINS ARMENIAN CAUCUS |
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 Chicago, IL- Armenian activists in the Sixth Congressional District of Illinois, and around the nation, welcome the newest addition to the Armenian Caucus, Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL). The news came prior to a meeting held with the Congressman by the Armenian National Committee of Illinois this past month, reported the ANC of Illinois
On March 19th, members of the ANC of Illinois met with Congressman Roskam in the district to discuss issues of importance to the Armenian community, including current legislation H. Res 106, in recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Ari Killian, Chairman of the ANC of Illinois thanked the Congressman for joining the Caucus. “We welcome Congressman Roskam’s membership in the Armenian Caucus and looking forward to working with him on issues relevant to our community.”
“Armenians have a rich heritage in America,” said Congressman Roskam. “I look forward to working with my constituents of Armenian descent.”
Beginning his political career in 1993 by serving in the Illinois House of Representatives, and later serving in the Illinois Senate as Republican Whip and Floor Leader, Roskam was elected to Congress in 2006. While serving as a State Senator, Roskam, along with 46 Senate members voted to enact HB0312. This legislation mandates that the study of Genocide including the atrocities in Armenia, Ukraine, Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Sudan. Governor Blagojevich signed the bill into law in August 2005, joining Illinois to a dozen states, including the teaching of the tragic history of genocide
Founded in 1995, the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues is a bipartisan forum for the discussion of policies to foster increased cooperation between the United States and Armenian governments and to strengthen the enduring bonds between the American and Armenian peoples. It was founded by Congressmen Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and John Porter (R-IL) and is currently co-chaired by Rep. Pallone and Michigan Republican Joe Knollenberg. The bipartisan committee has over 145 members of Congress, including 9 out of the 19 Illinois Congressmen.
The Armenian National Committee of Illinois is part of the largest and most influential Armenian American grassroots political organization. Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCA actively advances the concerns of the Armenian American community on a broad range of issues.
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PHOTO CAPTION: Congressman Peter Roskam meeting with ANC of IL Chairman, Ari Killian, and ANCA Chairman Ken Hachikian. |
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