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 | “He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. |