The Richmond, VA City Council commemorated the Armenian Genocide Centennial with a unanimously adopted proclamation, spearheaded by Councilman Jonathan Baliles, reports the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).
The Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee of Central Virginia’s Sona Kerneklian Pomfret, ANC of Virginia’s Bedros Bandazian, the St James Parish Council’s Robert Norris III, prominent businessman Charlie Diradour, and a host of other community members were present from the ARS Hooys Chapter, St James Women’s Guild, St James Cultural Committee, and St James Education Center.
