Commends Armenian-American Community for commitment to raising awareness of atrocities wherever they occur
April 26, 2008
(TROY, NY) – Darius Shahinfar, Democratic candidate in New York’s 21st Congressional District, was honored to speak in Troy last night at the Commemoration of the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
“Last year, as Capital District Representative for Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand, I was privileged to work on House Resolution 106 – the Armenian Genocide Resolution,” said Shahinfar. “Through that process I met with many Armenian and human rights groups. What I quickly learned is that the Armenian community’s strength transcends beyond the itself. To its great credit, the Armenian community has played an active role in raising awareness of the atrocities in Darfur, a region of the world to which the community has no connection other than the kinship of horrors.”
“Earlier this month was Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day,” said Shahinfar. “On this day, the world remembers and commemorates the atrocities that began against the Armenian people 93 years ago. We vow to never forget and to renew our promise to stand strong against violence and hatred wherever it rears its ugly head.”
Darius Shahinfar lives in the heart of Albany, NY with his wife Noelle and their one-and-a-half year old son Jackson. Darius is a Democratic candidate for the 21st Congressional District seat currently held by retiring Rep. Mike McNulty.
