SACRAMENTO—The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation announced the addition of two new members, Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Senator Mike McGuire.
They are welcomed by more than 50 colleagues including Chair, Assemblymember John Harabedian, and board members, Senator Sasha Renée Pérez, as well as Assemblymembers Jessica Caloza, Nick Schultz, and David Tangipa.
“I’m proud to join the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation. Diversity is California’s greatest strength, and the Armenian-American community has contributed so much to the cultural, civic, and economic fabric of our state. As Speaker, I’m committed to uplifting Armenian voices and working alongside my colleagues to preserve history and ensure every Californian is represented at our Capitol,” said Assembly Speaker Rivas.
“It is an honor to have Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire join the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation. California is home to the largest diaspora of Armenians outside of Armenia and I look forward to working with them to celebrate and preserve the rich culture and heritage of Armenian Americans,” said Assemblymember John Harabedian, Chair of the California Legislative Armenian Caucus Foundation.
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation has now expanded to 54 members to include:
Chair, Assemblymember John Harabedian; Senate President pro Tempore Senator Mike McGuire; senators Bob Archuleta, Megan Dahle, María Elena Durazo, Caroline Menjivar, Sasha Renée Pérez, Eloise Gómez Reyes, Laura Richardson, Susan Rubio and Suzette Martinez Valladares; Speaker Robert Rivas; and Assemblymembers Dawn Addis, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Patrick Ahrens, Juan Alanis, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Marc Berman, Tasha Boerner, Lisa Calderon, Jessica Caloza, Stan Ellis, Mike Fong, Jesse Gabriel, Robert Garcia, Mike Gipson, Jeff Gonzalez, Mark Gonzalez, Heather Hadwick, Matt Haney, Maggy Krell, Tom Lackey, Alex Lee, Alexandra Macedo, Stephanie Nguyen, Liz Ortega, Blanca Pacheco, Diane Papan, Darshana Patel, Gail Pellerin, Cottie Petrie-Norris, Celeste Rodriguez, Michelle Rodriguez, Chris Rogers, Blanca Rubio, Pilar Schiavo, Nick Schultz, José Luis Solache, Esmeralda Soria, Catherine Stefani, Tri Ta, David Tangipa, Avelino Valencia, and Rick Chavez Zbur.
The California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation serves as a forum for members from the California Senate and Assembly to identify key issues affecting Armenian Americans and develop and empower the Armenian American community throughout California. The Foundation encourages advocacy and participation in cultural, educational, and community efforts in California. Through advocacy, the Foundation strives to ensure that California Armenian American’s voices are heard and given a platform.
