GLENDALE—The Homenetmen Glendale “Ararat” Chapter’s Grand Opening of Gagik and Knarik Galstian Gymnasium took place on Sunday, October 4. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony at the North Campus. Approximately 320 guests came together for a common purpose; to officially open and inaugurate a much needed facility to help provide for the Chapter’s growing sport activities.
During the ceremony, commemorating plaques dedicated to the “City of Glendale” and other generous patrons were unveiled in appreciation of their support. In addition, proclamations by Assemblyman Paul Krekorian and representatives of Congressman Adam Schiff, State Senator Carol Liu and Assemblyman Kevin de León were presented to “Ararat”.
In his closing remarks, Chairperson Garnik Abrahamian emphasized the importance of the new facility and noted that the Galstian Gymnasium will positively impact the future of the young athletes for generations to come.