Congressman Kenny Marchant Joined Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly welcomed the announcement today that Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) has joined the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, bringing the total membership to 158 to date, reported the Armenian Assembly of America. Marchant is the first Republican from the Lone Star State to join the Caucus.



"The Assembly appreciates Congressman Marchant's expression of support and decision to join the Armenian Caucus," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "It is our hope that the Congressman will coordinate with the Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Joe Knollenberg (R-MI) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) to foster greater ties between the United States and

Armenia."



Marchant, who is currently serving his first term in office, represents the 24th Congressional District which encompasses portions of Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant Counties. The Congressman serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, and Government Reform Committees.



Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Marchant served nine terms as a Texas State Representative. During his tenure in the state legislature, he served as Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Financial Institutions, Chairman of the House State Affairs Committee, and Chairman of the Texas House Republican Caucus.