Congressman Bob Beauprez Joined Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues

PanARMENIAN.Net - At the urging of the Armenian Assembly, Congressman Bob Beauprez (R-CO) on October 6 officially joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total Caucus membership to 147. Beauprez is the first lawmaker from the state to be part of this all-important body. "I'm proud to have joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues," said Beauprez. "I look forward to working with the Armenian-Americans in the 7th District of Colorado and across the entire country to ensure Armenian-American issues are articulated in Washington." The Assembly's Western Office organized and led a meeting with the Congressman's district staff in August to discuss the community's concerns and encourage the lawmaker's membership to the Caucus. Armenians of Colorado, a coalition of local Armenian-American activists, also participated in the meeting. "We're pleased Congressman Beauprez decided to join the Caucus as a result of direct meetings with the Assembly and Armenians of Colorado," said Western Office Director Lena Kaimian. "The Congressman has been highly receptive to our issues. We look forward to working with him and his colleagues in securing continued robust assistance to Armenia and Karabakh, combating Armenia's isolationism and strengthening democracy and the rule of law."