LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council conducted their annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration on April 20 in the Rotunda of City Hall, hosted by Councilmember Paul Krekorian. He was joined by former City Council President Eric Garcetti, City Councilmember Dennis Zine, and City Controller Wendy Greuel, who each offered remarks remembering the genocide.
Krekorian honored activists for their years of leadership in the Armenian American community, and for their efforts in educating and raising awareness about the Armenian Genocide. Recipients included the executive director of ANCA Glendale, Elen Asatryan; the chairman of the ANCA San Fernando Valley West, Nareg Kitsinian; the editor-in-chief of Asbarez English, Ara Khachatourian; film director Ara Soudjian; Pilibos student Natalie Kalbakian; the principal of the Ferrahian Armenian School, John Kossakian; and longtime ANCA activist Garen Yeghparian.
Following the commemoration ceremony in the Rotunda, the genocide was commemorated during a session of the L.A. City Council. Councilmembers Jan Perry, Bill Rosendahl, Paul Koretz, and City Council President Herb Wesson also made remarks.
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