Resolution (excerpts)

By the Honorable S. Poochigian,
14th Senatorial District;
Relative to Commending the

WHEREAS, The California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program will celebrate its 25th Anniversary on February 9, 2003, and it is appropriate upon this occasion to draw the special attention of the public to the program for the significant opportunities it has provided to the students and faculty throughout the years; and
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WHEREAS, The current Armenian Studies Program at California State University, Fresno was established in 1977 when Dr. Dickran Kouymjian was invited from Paris to become Professor of Armenian Studies and Coordinator of the Program pioneered by Dr. Louise Nalbandian and Dr. Arra Avakian; and
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WHEREAS, The program has gained national and international recognition as the largest such undergraduate program anywhere, and for the past 24 years it has sponsored and published the only regularly published University Armenian student newspaper Hye Sharzhoom;
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RESOLVED BY SENATOR CHARLES S. POOCHIGIAN, That he draws the special recognition of the public to the California State University, Fresno Armenian Studies Program on the celebration of its 25th Anniversary, points with immense pride to the valuable educational opportunities and inspiration it provides to students and faculty, and extends sincere best wishes for the program’s continued success in the future.