CA assembly majority leader files motion for Western Prelacy highway signsApril 11, 2012 - 11:51 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomes the introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 126 (ACR 126), introduced by California Assembly Majority Leader Charles Calderon (D-58) on March 13. This measure requests that the Department of Transportation erect informational signs on State Highway Route 210 in the County of Los Angeles directing motorists to the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. The resolution would not only aid in nurturing the traditions and values of over one million Armenian Americans in California, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, and beyond, it will also attract thousands of motorists and tourists from all over the world. “ACR 126 symbolizes the pivotal role that the church plays in helping build and cultivate the Armenian-American community across the Golden State and beyond, as well as the importance of preserving the community’s rich religious history,” said Nora Hovsepian, chairperson of the ANCA-WR. In 2010, State Assembly Majority Leader Charles Calderon (D-58) announced the passage of a similar resolution, ACR 148, in the California State Legislature. The passage of ACR 148 called on the Department of Transportation to erect information signs on Highway 60 in Los Angeles County directing motorists to the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument and highlights the Monument as a beacon of awareness for crimes against humanity. On April 15, 2010, the State Assembly voted unanimously in favor of ACR 148, and the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument freeway sign was installed on April 1, 2011. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |