ANCA-WR Thanks Governor, State leaders for funding allocation
GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region applauded and extended its gratitude to California Governor Jerry Brown, Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin De Leon and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon who included in the 2016-2017 State Budget the funding for the Armenian American Museum request submitted by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian and Senator Carol Liu, as well as securing funds for the Lark Musical Society.
“The ANCA-WR welcomes the funding allocated for the Armenian American Museum as the museum will truly be a multi-faceted, state of the art campus that will not only educate residents and visitors alike about the Armenian history, heritage and experience, but also serve as a place of enrichment for the youth. We are truly grateful to Assemblymember Nazarian for taking the lead on obtaining funding by submitting the initial request and of course Senator Liu who echoed Nazarian’s request on the Senate side – making it possible for the Assembly and Senate leadership to stand in strong support and receive final approval by the Governor,â€
