Armenian Professional Society
The Armenian Professional Society presents
2010 Professional of the Year Gala Banquet
honoring
Former Ambassador to Armenia,
John Marshall Evans
Master of Ceremonies
Garo Mardirossian, ESQ.
Friday, November 19th
at the Universal Sheraton Hotel
Cocktails 6:30 pm
Dinner 7:30 pm
$150 per person
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LOS ANGELES--Former Ambassador to Armenia, has been named 2010 Professional of the Year by the Armenian Professional Society (APS) for his steadfast adherence to addressing the Armenian genocide in a forthright manner. He will be accepting the honor at this year’s annual APS banquet that will take place on Friday, November 19.
As the U.S. Ambassador to Armenia in 2004-06, Evans broke with State Department policy by using the term "Armenian genocide" and was subsequently released from his duties as ambassador. In Addressing members of the Armenian community at the time, Evans referred to the Armenian genocide as "the first genocide of the 20th century," pledging to do a better job in addressing the issue.
The Ambassador later told an Armenian newspaper that it was an ethical issue and that he had no choice but to speak the truth, despite an established policy of employing euphemisms and circumlocutions. “I have to say that it is not something that any diplomat does lightly. It goes against every grain of our being. It goes against every teaching that we've ever had as diplomats, so it was not an easy decision.”
Commenting on the decision to honor Ambassador Evans as the Professional of the Year, APS President Stephan Bagboudarian stated that the ambassador’s bravery was unprecedented. “Ambassador Evans chose to stand up for the truth, in spite of the possible consequences. He is a true patriot for upholding historical truth, human rights and justice.”
Ambassador Evans will be attending the APS Annual Banquet in Los Angeles to accept the honor, along with his wife Donna Evans, a former President of the World Affairs Council of Washington, D.C.
The Armenian Professional Society is an independent, non-partisan organization founded in 1958 to promote fellowship among Armenian professionals and to encourage and foster higher education in young Armenians. APS activities include annual grants and scholarships to universities in Armenia, and to graduate students in the United States; conducting regularly scheduled meetings that cover a range of professional, cultural, and other topics of interest to its membership; sponsoring social events; and holding an annual banquet to honor a Professional of the Year who has provided outstanding service to the Armenian community.
Additional information about The Armenian Professional Society and upcoming events is available at (818) 685-9946, apsla@apsla.org, www.apsla.org, or by writing to: APS, P. O. Box 10306, Glendale, CA 91209
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For Further Information, contact:
Armenian Professional Society
PO Box 10306
Glendale, Ca 91209
818.685.9946
Friday, November 19th @ 6:30 pm
Universal Sheraton
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Los Angeles, Ca 90068
Friday, November 19, 2010
APS Professional of the Year Gala Banquet
