InternationalMinnesota Armenians and friends honor Senator Amy Klobuchar
Published: Thursday September 10, 2009
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.), right, with Dr. Joe Tashjian and Kay Savik, who hosted a recetion in the senator's honor at their home in Saint Paul, Minn., on Sept. 3, 2009. USAPAC
Saint Paul, Minn. - More than 60 members and friends of the Minnesota Armenian-American community came together on Sept. 3 for a reception in honor of U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D.-Minn.), a consistent supporter of Armenian-American issues since her election in 2006.
Organized by the U.S.-Armenia Public Affairs Committee (USAPAC) and hosted by Dr. Joe Tashjian and Kay Savik at their elegant Summit Avenue home, the reception was part of the Minnesota community's ongoing effort to engage, educate, and thank their elected representatives.
Leading by example were Gerard and Cleo Cafesjian, Kathie Cafesjian Baradaran and Jaff Baradaran, Dennis and Megan Doyle, Alice Tashjian, and Steve and Chacke Scallen on the host committee.
In the 110th Congress, Senator Klobuchar co-sponsored S. Res. 106, affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide, and co-authored a letter with former Minnesota Senator Norm Coleman, a Republican, that helped secure $1 million in U.S. government assistance for Iraqi-Armenian refugee assistance.
During her remarks, the senator reaffirmed her support of the community and pledged to continue to act as a strong advocate for its issues. The senator highlighted her desire to once again work to ensure proper funding for resettlement of Iraqi-Armenian refugees in Armenia.
"Senator Klobuchar continues to be a stalwart leader on issues vital to the Armenian-American community, including U.S. assistance to Armenia and Karabakh, Karabakh’s inalienable right to self-determination, and universal affirmation of the Armenian Genocide," said USAPAC executive director Ross Vartian. "Her support for ongoing US funding of Iraqi-Armenian resettlement to Armenia is particularly appreciated."
