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‘Pan Armenian Council of Western USA’ or Council of Armenian Organizations?

A coalition of 20 Armenian-American organizations announced the formation of a “Pan Armenian Council of Western USA” on August 15, 2019. The coalition members are: Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady of Nareg of North America, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Armenian Revolutionary Federation of Western USA, Armenian Democratic Liberal Party Western District, Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Armenian General Benevolent Union, Western District Armenian Missionary Association of America, Homenetmen Western USA, Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of the Western USA, Armenian Youth Federation of Western USA, Unified Young Armenians, Armenian National Committee of America Western Region, Armenian Assembly of America Western Region Office, Armenian Bar Association, Organization of Istanbul Armenians, Armenian Youth Association of California, Armenian Society of Los Angeles and the Iraki Armenian Family Association of Los Angeles.

These are respectable organizations that have carried out admirable work in the Armenian-American community. 

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Harut Sassounian

Harut Sassounian is the publisher of The California Courier, a weekly newspaper based in Glendale, Calif. He is the president of the Armenia Artsakh Fund, a non-profit organization that has donated to Armenia and Artsakh one billion dollars of humanitarian aid, mostly medicines, since 1989 (including its predecessor, the United Armenian Fund). He has been decorated by the presidents of Armenia and Artsakh and the heads of the Armenian Apostolic and Catholic churches. He is also the recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

One Comment

  1. An act of unity of purpose which is encouraging, but incomplete.
    Why only ” Western USA” –
    Why not ” Of USA”.
    Why is Eastern USA not included and being part of the council?
    Are we splitting the USA instead of having a united front?
    Were the Eastern organizations involved/invited to the discussions?
    Puzzling to say the least.
    Vart Adjemian

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