ANCA-WR Congratulates Effort Dedicated to California-Armenia Economic and Cultural PartnershipSACRAMENTO, Calif.– The California State Assembly’s newly formed select committee on California and Armenia Mutual Trade, Art and Cultural Exchange held its landmark inaugural hearing on Thursday at the State Capitol, marking a historic milestone in California-Armenia relations. The Select Committee comprises Assemblymembers Juan Alanis, Isaac Bryan, Jessica Caloza, Mark Gonzalez, Diane Papan, Pilar Schiavo, Nick Schultz, Jose Luis Solache, Jr., and Rick Chavez Zbur. “We all want to see economic prosperity both here in California and in partnership in Armenia. It should think of Armenia as an economic, cultural, democratic and strategic partner, and it should recognize Glendale as a natural gateway for that partnership.” The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region stands ready to support the Select Committee’s work.