TO REPLACE KNOLLENBERG
Support A1+!The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) echoed Representatives Frank Pallone's (D-NJ) and Joe Knollenberg's (R-MI) welcome of the selection of Congressman Mark Kirk (R-IL) as the incoming Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. Congressman Kirk succeeds Co-Chair Joe Knollenberg (R-MI), who will be retiring at the end of the 110th Congress.
"After 20 years of working with the Armenian-American community to advance U.S.-Armenia issues, I am honored and excited to serve alongside Congressman Pallone as co-chair of the Caucus on Armenia Issues," Kirk said. "The Caucus on Armenian Issues is well-known for its work to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship and recognize the Armenian Genocide. I look forward to working with Congressman Pallone and all members of the Caucus to advance the U.S.-Armenia relationship in the 111th Congress."
During his tenure in Congress, Rep. Kirk has co-sponsored numerous Armenian Genocide resolutions and made several statements in support of reaffirmation. In addition, he has supported resolutions calling for Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Armenia, and was a cosponsor of H.Res. 3361, which prevented tax-payer funding of a rail bypass of Armenia.
