Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis Condemns Acts of Hate against Armenian Community
KZV ARMENIAN SCHOOL, SAN FRANCISCO REMARKS FROM LT. GOVERNOR ELENI KOUNALAKIS AS PREPARED AUGUST 2, 2020 Dear Principal Grace Andonian, members of the clergy, members of the Armenian community in California, friends of KZV Armenian School: It is my solemn and...
Introduction of Governor Gavin Newsom at the State of the State 2020
STATE OF THE STATE STATE CAPITOL, SACRAMENTO, CA REMARKS FROM LT. GOVERNOR ELENI KOUNALAKIS AS PREPARED FEBRUARY 19, 2020 Thank you, Madame President Pro Tem. Last year we assembled in this historic chamber for Governor Newsom’s first State of the State address. By...
U.S. – Japan Council Annual Conference 2019
Loews Holloywood Hotel, Los Angeles, California November 4, 2019 REMARKS AS PREPARED Thank you, David, for your introduction. It is a pleasure for me to be here with you today to participate in the U.S.-Japan Council’s 10th Annual Conference. Thank you, Irene, for...
Diwali Celebrated at the California State Capitol
State Capitol, Sacramento, CA October 29, 2019 REMARKS AS PREPARED Hello, everyone! Thanks so much Assemblyman Kalra for that introduction. I am so honored to be here with you today to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the spiritual victory of...
Welcome Ceremony for Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
Los Angeles City Hall, Grand Park September 22, 2019 REMARKS AS DELIVERED Thank you, Councilmember Krekorian, for your very kind introduction, and thank you to you and Mayor Garcetti for inviting me to participate in this historic gathering. Bari Or, and for...
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis US-China Relationship Summit
Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis US-China Relationship Summit August 24, 2019 Remarks as Prepared Thank you for your very kind words of introduction, James, and to you, Mrs. Fang, for organizing this gathering today to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic ties between...
Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Science Commencement Remarks
CAL POLY POMONA’S COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMENCEMENT REMARKS MAY 18, 2019 REMARKS AS PREPARED President Coley, Dean Iris Levine, parents, faculty, friends and students of the Class of 2019, it is an honor to be here with you today as you...
One Belt One Road Subnational Forum
ONE BELT ONE ROAD SUBNATIONAL FORUM THURSDAY APRIL 25, 2019 REMARKS AS PREPARED PART 1: CALIFORNIA It is an honor to be here in Beijing for the One Belt, One Road conference, representing California, the westernmost part of the continental United States, with a...
Greek Independence Day at the Capitol
GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE CAPITOL CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY CHAMBERS MARCH 25, 2019 REMARKS AS PREPARED Greek Independence Day happens to fall within Women’s History Month. So I would like to take this opportunity to remember the Greek naval commander and heroine of...