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For Immediate Release: May 6, 2006

Contact: Kimberly Allen, (202) 226-8364; (202) 420-1524 [cell]

Rep. Rothman: "Friend of the Armenians"

(Woodcliff Lake, NJ)— Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate, presents the Eastern Diocese's "Friend of the Armenians" award to Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) during the Diocesan Assembly banquet on Saturday, May 6.

This was the first time in history that the Diocesan Assembly was held in Bergen County. The banquet concluded several days of important meetings and symposia, culminating in the re-election of Archbishop Barsamian.

You can read more about the award presented to Rothman in the Armenian Church News Bulletin.

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