SACRAMENTO—The California State Senate, led by incoming Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, by an overwhelming majority of votes on Wednesday passed Assembly member Mike Gatto’s resolution, AJR 32, encouraging Artsakh’s (Nagorno Karabakh) continuing efforts to develop as a free and independent nation and formally calling upon the upon the President and Congress of the United States to support the self-determination and democratic independence of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region. Though the resolution has officially passed, the finally tally will not be available until early tomorrow morning as Senators absent from the floor during the vote have until the end of the day to cast their vote.
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Congratulations to ANCA and all Armenian-American voters in California.
Thank you:
Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon.
Assembly member Mike Gatto.
Senator Ricardo Lara.
And all other CA State Assembly and Senate members who voted for these resolutions (in both houses).
Now it’s time for actions – exchange of official representatives and opening offices in Sacramento and Stepanakert plus trade missions.
Artsakh products should be available in California stores under their true labels with Artsakh listed as the country of origin!