MONTBELLO–At the invitation of California Assemblymember Ronald S. Calderon (D-58th Assembly District)–Armenian National Committee (ANC) San Gabriel Valley representatives held a work meeting with Calderon and his staff on March 12–focusing on issues that concern the Armenian American constituents in the district.
ANC representatives presented the local ANC’s activities in progress–which include the addition of the Armenian Genocide in the Montebello School District curriculum; establishment of a sister city program between the city of Montebello and Stepanakert–the capital of Mountainous Karabagh Republic; ANC voter registration and voter outreach campaigns; and the upcoming April 23 vigil and April 24 rally at the Armenian Martyrs Monument in Montebello to commemorate the 89th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Calderon–who is a staunch supporter of Armenian issues–provided valuable suggestions–promising his assistance for the success of the specified programs.