  Maria Mehranian appointed to California International Genocide Commission April 2, 2011 - 09:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - California State Assembly Speaker John Perez appointed Maria Mehranian, Managing Partner of Cordoba Corporation and a long-time resident of La Cañada Flintridge to the California International Genocide Commission. The body was established by State Assembly Bill 1210 with the purpose of constructing a memorial at Capitol Park in Sacramento for victims and survivors who faced genocide and ethnic cleansing across the world. The commission will seek to bring together a diverse group of people and histories to accept historical facts from the Armenian Genocide to the Holocaust to the Cambodian Genocide and as recent as the slaughters in Darfur. Maria Mehranian accepted the appointment as part of her continued efforts in furthering causes of deep importance to the greater Armenian-American community. As past chairman of the largest pan-Armenia charity organization, the Armenia Fund, Mehranian is a key community leader with excellent outreach skills and a sphere of influence. In addition, her deep experience in fundraising for various causes brings valuable resources to the newly established commission. From a professional standpoint, Mehranian will draw upon her understanding and experience of state projects and strict mandates. This brings a valuable addition to the process of successfully completing a public project in light of today’s challenges. Cordoba Corporation is a civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm specializing in education, transportation, and water. The firm delivers solutions to complex environmental and engineering challenges by applying proven engineering and management expertise from project conception to completion. Mehranian’s commitment to the Armenia-American community coincides with Cordoba’s message of making a difference. She serves on the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, appointed by past California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Asbarez reported.   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 |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
