LOS ANGELES—The Southern California Armenian Democrats, the Armenian National Committee of America -Western Region, Mark Geragos, and Brian Kabateck will be hosting a cocktail reception for Armenian American congressional candidate, Brad Avakian, who is running for office in northwest Oregon. The event will take place this Thursday, August 4, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building in Downtown Los Angeles, 811 West 7th Street Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Avakian has spent his career standing up for working people, fighting against injustice and working to create economic opportunity. Born in Fresno, California, he is the son of Larry and Catherine Avakian, who now reside in Thousand Oaks, California. His grandfather was Avak Avakian, who came to America from Mush in 1898. His grandmother, Sirpoohi Antoyan, came from Bitlis in 1900.
Avakian currently serves as the Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries. He was appointed by Governor Ted Kulongoski in April of 2008 and subsequently elected statewide in November of 2008. Avakian previously served in both houses of the Oregon Legislative Assembly as a Democrat.
“This event is a collaboration between individuals and organizations who truly care about the future of this country. I believe that Mr. Avakian will make a fine Congressman and he will continue to be an inspiration to us all,” said Armond Aghakhanian, chairman of SCAD.
Aghakhanian finished by saying, “We are happy to welcome Mr. Avakian to California, home of the strongest Armenian American Democrat constituency in the country. We look forward to discussing how we can work together to promote the Armenian Cause.”
Admission to the event is free but attendees must RSVP by calling (213) 625-3900 or email info@socalarmenians.com.
Southern California Armenian Democrats is the largest Armenian-American Democratic Club in Southern California, working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters and supporters throughout California. For more information please visit or call 866-609-4999.
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LET’S HELP ELECT THE FIRST ARMENIAN AMERICAN CONGRESS MEMBER FROM OREGON. Show your support for Brad and join us for a FREE reception this coming Thursday, August 4th in LOS ANGELES
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Great event welcoming Brad Avakian to Southern California. Thanks to all the who came out and supported the event! Special thanks to State Controller John Chiang, Assemblyman Anthony Portantino (D-Pasadena), and DNC Member Andrew Lachman who joined the crowd of over 100 energized Democrat activists! Brad gave a rousing speech and left no doubt that he will be the next Congressman from Northwest Oregon!
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