U.S. Congressman Ed Royce to receive ANC-WR Man of the Year AwardSeptember 27, 2011 - 12:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region announced that Republican Congressman Ed Royce will receive the Man of the Year Award at the 2011 ANCA-WR Annual Banquet for his stalwart commitment to the Armenian Cause throughout his tenure in the U.S. Congress, Asbarez reported. Most recently, under his stewardship as an original co-author, the Berman-Cicilline amendment was successfully adopted by the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee on July 20 by a vote of 43-1. The amendment called on the Republic of Turkey to end all forms of religious discrimination and allow the rightful owners of Christian church properties to organize and administer prayer services without hindrance or restriction. It further called for the return of these properties to their rightful owners. “We are pleased to have Congresman Royce join us for this year’s banquet and welcome the opportunity to recognize him in the presence of hundreds of grassroots activists,” said Andrew Kzirian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. “In honoring Congressman Royce, we are recognizing his unyielding support of Armenian American issues, particularly for his commitment to the Berman-Cicilline amendment. We commend his leadership in this bi-partisan effort which was an unfaltering step towards addressing the contemporary repercussions of the Armenian Genocide and a decisive victory for justice.” Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Government reveals details from Pashinyan’s meeting in border village Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with a group of residents of a border village in Armenia’s northern Tavush province Narek Manasyan wins European Boxing Championships silver for Armenia Armenia’s Narek Manasyan (92kg) won Armenia’s second silver medal at the European Boxing Championships 2024 on April 28. Blinken urges Azerbaijan to continue negotiations with Armenia Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has urged Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to continue negotiations with Armenia. Pashinyan, Blinken talk Armenia-U.S. ties over the phone Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 28, Pashinyan’s office reports. |