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We in the the diaspora should actively support these goals and these efforts. Armenia should consolidate international support for its statethood and its territorial integrity through bilateral and multilateral diplomacy and public engagement. Collaboration between Armenia and the diaspora is vital for achieving these this goal. And when we make our case in Washington as Armenian Americans, the first words out of our mouth, be it a Democratic or a Republican administration, is not underscoring the ills we are undergoing, but stating upfront we believe it is in the national security interest of the United States for this administration to support Armenia and underscore what those national security interests are that bring the United States and Armenia together in common goals. Conflict resolution and peace building is essential. A just and durable peace and I choose those words very carefully. a just and durable peace agreement with Azharbaijan and normalizing relations with Turkey, including the opening of borders, are critical to Armenia's survival.
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Territorial and other disputes must be resolved through diplomacy, not coercion and not aggression. Domestic empowerment will enhance Armenia's foreign policy and national security and goals. Strengthening Armenia's institutions across civic, religious, political, and economic sectors is absolutely essential to ensuring popular sovereignty and robust governance. The Armenian government and diaspora must work together to address the plight of the refugees from Arsak and liberate the political prisoners who are unjustly incarcerated in Baku and support those Armenians who are displaced by conflict, including the prisoners. As was mentioned before, the Armenian church, and we're represented by our Armenian clergy here of various denominations, but the Armenian church and the Armenian religion is a central pillar of the nation's identity and should continue to play a vital role in preserving and enhancing the cultural and spiritual life of the Armenian people worldwide. and the Armenian government in Yedavan and the diaspora, not only in America but internationally, must collaborate transparently while respecting the mutual interests of the diaspora and the Armenian government.
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Namely, the Armenian government does not govern the diaspora and the diaspora does not govern the Armenian government. But our goals are the same. So moving forward, mobilizing the global diaspora requires individual and collective action amongst us all grounded in open, candid, and sustained communication with Armenia's government and representative groups. A sober, self-critical approach is essential to avoid geopolitical and moral existential crisis. Armenians must avoid revenge-driven maximalist demands and support regional peace, stability, and cooperation. We need to conduct diplomacy that is underpinned by a coherent strategy and informed by a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical landscape. This is in indispensable and the south caucuses today are in a vulnerable position. We have seen war erupt as noted by the Azarbaijan's invasion of Nagora Karaba taking it over producing ethnic cleansing in our time. But a coherent strategy is needed that understands the forces at play in order to underscore Armenia's survival.
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So effective statecraftraft, leadership, governance, and post-conlict stabilization are critical for Armenia's future. So in closing, this past Sunday, we celebrated Easter and the resurrection of Christ. The whole ethos of life after death has its parallel in the story of the Armenian people who survived the first genocide of the 20th century. So let us now move forward in honoring the sacrifice of the victims by strengthening our culture, our identity, and the Armenian nation. Thank you. Thank you, Ambassador, for your insightful and thoughtful remarks and thank you for honoring us with your presence. And it is now my pleasure to introduce Dr. Marina Marggerian for our musical interlude. Dr. Margarian is an accomplished pianist, composer, and educator who earned her doctorates degree in music theory and music education from Kamidus Conservatory and the Armenian Pedagogical University. She is the founder and director of the dome music school of music and the organist and music director at Holy Cross Armenian Catholic Church.
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Besides her professional achievements, Marina regularly dedicates her time and talents to supporting our community and cultural events, raising funds for local organizations, schools, churches, and especially the Armenian homeland. Today, she will be performing one of her many composition, Artsac. Please welcome her. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Well, thank you Dr. McGaryen for such a beautiful musical performance. As we move toward our conclusion, I would ask that you all please bear with me for a few housekeeping items. For those of you who may need an elevator to go downstairs to our reception, upon exiting the House chamber, go left through the membersonly doors to which you'll see two elevators.
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If you take them down one floor to the second floor, you'll come right out at the Hall of Flags where the reception will be. Also, you can certainly take the one the grand staircase down one flight. And I would ask that after everyone clears out that members of the Knights and Daughters of Vartan stick around as we'll take a picture here in the well of the House Chamber. I also want to take a moment to thank the wonderfully dedicated committee and state house staff who helped put together this event today. [Applause] While many of us get the opportunity to speak to you all, please know that there are so many people behind the scenes that deserve all of the credit and that your help has not gone unnoticed or underappreciated. While myself, Senator Brownsburgger, Representative Owens, and Representative Rogers hosted today's commemoration. Both Representative John Lawn and Representative Kate Lipper Garabedian could not attend.
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Their support for this event and to our community has never wavered. I also want to take a moment as a night of our time to thank Avak Spared Hunan and Avak Durui Nancy for being in attendance. And I would be remiss to not mention again genocide survivor Mary Vartanian as she is one of the main reasons that why we are actually here today. I do also on behalf of the electeds here want to thank the electeds mentioned earlier who took the time out of their day to bring members from their community here. Representative McGonagal, Representative Soda, Representative Soua. Thank you guys for bringing your community to join with [Applause] us. As we gather today to honor and remember the lives lost during the Armenian genocide, we stand united in a commitment to never forget the pain, the suffering, and the injustice that so many endured.
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The story of the Armenian people is not just a tale of loss, but one of incredible resilience, strength, and an unwavering determination to preserve culture, heritage, and memory. In preparation for today, I found myself drawn to scripture to encapsulate what we all do feel. Habacook 3:es 17-19 state, "Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit beyond the vines, the produce of the olive fail, and the fields yield no food. The flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord. I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord is my strength. He makes me tread on my high places. This is a message about resilience and hope even when things seem hopeless. The scenarios listed have an almost defiant hope, a hope that will pres persevere even when the fields are completely barren and empty.
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That the trust in God to provide because he is their strength. Today we cannot let the cruelty of our past dictate our future. We cannot lose hope that those of us who carry our ancestry with us. The young St. Stevens and Arabuni children, the home and scouts and so many more will persevere for our ancestors. We reflect today not only on the atrocities committed but on the enduring spirit of those who survived and their descendants who continue to share their stories and sharing history will never be silenced. I would imagine that through your years in advocacy many of you have asked what else can you do? Several people have asked me even today what can be done? How do we get more attention? They note William Soyan as a noted novelist. They ask must they write their own book. They note Peter Bleian, a prominent poet, asking must they write their own poem.
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I believe commemorations like today should serve as a call to action for us all to educate to speak out against hatred and to stand against any form of injustice wherever it may arise. As we honor the victims, let us also reaffirm our commitment to the future. a future where the lessons of the past guide us toward a more compassionate, understanding world. Together, we can ensure that the voices that are lost are not forgotten and the legacy of their courage continues to inspire for generations to come. May the memory of those lost in the Armenian genocide live on in our hearts, our actions, and our shared resolve to create a world that values peace, justice, and the dignity of all people. I would ask that you all please rise as clergy from the Armenian community perform an order of intercessory prayer. Upon completion of the prayer, please remain standing at your seats as the procession of elected officials and clergy does exit the chamber.
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After the procession exits, please feel free to join us downstairs one flight in the Hall of Flags for light refreshments. There's an elevator available, as I mentioned, should you need it. I thank you all for taking part today and your time. May God bless you all. [Applause] Charson. foreign. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Denit. Amen. Let us beseech the Lord through the prayers of the holy martyrs who defeated evil and endured anguish and became worthy of luminous heavenly and everlasting crowns. through their prayers and intercession. May the Lord have mercy upon us and save us. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ our God, you crown your saints with triumph and you do the will of all who fear you, looking after your creatures with love and kindness. Hear us from your holy and heavenly realm. By the intercession of the holy mother of God and by the prayers of all your saints, especially the holy martyrs who gave their lives during the Armenian genocide for faith and for the homeland.
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Hear us, O Lord, and show us your mercy. Forgive, redeem, and pardon our sins. Make us worthy thankfully to glorify you with the Father and with the Holy Spirit now and always and unto the ages of ages. Amen. Amen. [Applause] Heat. Heat. [Applause] my friends. Again, that concludes our ceremonies today and we hope to see you downstairs. May God bless you all. [Applause] [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music]
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[Applause] While they are receiving their scholarship, we also want Brody Anderson, Mallerie Over, and Hannah Sites to come join [Applause] us. Our next scholarship is Lauren's Legacy Scholarship. It is in the amount of $500. As you can see, we have five recipients. Brody Anderson, Lara Codney, Eli Irvin, Mallerie Over, and Hannah Sides. Okay. And then we're going to ask Taylor to come join us. And she can have a seat. Thank you. The Burlington Rotary Club scholarship in the amount of $500 goes to Zay Allen and Lara Codney. [Applause] The Doug Vander Lindon Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500 goes to Olivia Lions. The Burlington James Scholarship in the amount of $500 goes to Eli Urban and Mallerie Over. [Applause] The friends of Coffee County Healthcare Field Educational Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 goes to Hannah Sides. [Applause] The Burlington VFW scholarship in the excuse me, in the amount of $1,000 goes to Eli Irvin.
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[Music] Hallelujah. [Music] So, pursuant to the open public meetings act, adequate public notice has been given by the secretary of the eastern township board of education in the following manner, posting written notice within the official Bolton board of the Bol of the Board of Education office, emailing written notice to the Burlington County Times and the Courier Post, and filing with written notice within municipal clerk of the Eastern Township. Roll call. Mr. Yates, roll call, please. Roll call. Mr. Brown. Mr. Brown is absent. Miss Mutramitz here. Mr. Dearcy here. Miss Fox here. Mrs. Null. Mrs. Null is absent. Mr. Thompson here. Mr. Peeleman here. Mr. Bach here. Mr. Compton was a notified late arrival approximately 6:30 p.m. We have a quarum. Mr. Bach. Uh motion to go into executive session. We have Mr. Thompson, seconded by M. Miss Fox, roll call, please. Mr. Gates, on executive session, Miss Bramotes, yes.
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Evening. Good evening. Welcome to our April 28th board meeting. Um, in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, NJSA, uh, 10 4-6. Adequate notification of this meeting has been publicized in the record. Please stand for the flag salute.
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At this time, I'll call the meeting to order and we'll stand for the pledge of allegiance. Thank you. First up, we have recognitions and celebrations. Dr. Croto. Thank you, Madam President. Uh, tonight we have the Willow uh, High School uh, Willow Canyon High School jazz bands going to perform for us tonight and they are under the direction of Miss Mandy Brick. So, welcome and one two three [Music] four Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Where are you? [Music] Hey, heat. Hey. [Music] Down. Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Thank you. That tune was called Song for My Father and we featured Kendrick Curry on trumpet and Jackson Atilio on Alto Saxs. Our last piece today is Back in the Day by Larry Nick featuring Charles Green on Berry [Applause] Sachs. One, two. One, two, three. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Thank you so much band.
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Community Unit School District Board of Education meeting for April 28th, 2025. Can I have a roll call, please? Mr. Seron, here. Mr. Gatewood, present. Miss Johnson, present. Dr. Mario, present. Mr. Clover, present. Miss Simon, present. Miss Venmouth, present. Student board member, present.
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Micah James, baseball, basketball, soccer. IHSA award. Cameron Janick, football. [Applause] Reese Gerard, softball IHSA award. Braden Keys, soccer, Grace Klene, Golf IHSA award. Ava Langghands, basketball. Lucy Lightshoe, soccer, volleyball. IHSA award. Riley Matthews, soccer. IHSA award. [Applause] Mia McCanni, cheer IHSA award. Sadi Mets, soccer IHSA award. Lucille Moore, cheer. IHSA award. Harley Rainbolt softball IHSA award. Nathan Ry soccer IHSA award. Sophia Rderick Golf IHSA award. Jack Reutder Scholar Bowl track IHSA award. Emily Rose soccer IHSA award. Ava Schmidt, soccer volleyball IHSA award. Samantha Shmookie, basketball, [Applause] soccer. Jack Shane Tag, baseball. Ellie Shrub Golf IHSA award. Charlie Steckler, basketball golf IHSA [Applause] award. Dalon Stevens, cheer. Allison Tut train golf IHSA award. James Thibo soccer IHSA award. Hayden Ty track IHSA award. Hayes Van Bruigan basketball soccer IHSA award. Ella Van Bruigan, basketball, softball. IHSA award. Mason Vegley, baseball, [Applause] football. Reese Wolf, soccer. IHSA award.
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citizens. And Miss Wen, if you don't mind, this evening, I would like to take um just a moment of silence. This has been a tough last week here at Columbus North High School. Um lost both a student, Val Ramos uh Hernandez, and then also a staff member here at Columbus North High School just last week, Steven Dornquas, who was a Columbus East graduate. So, if you wouldn't mind joining me in a brief moment of silence uh in memory of both our the losses here at Columbus North High School. Thank you. Okay, our first order of business on the agenda is a public hearing. So, I'll actually gavel out of our formal board meeting to a public hearing. Um, and then we'll gave back in when that's done. So, ging out of the meeting, Dr. Boseman, if you would. Good evening, Mrs. Wen and members of the board.
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Hello, covington community and esteemed school board members. My name is Holly McGee and I'm just so excited about the opportunity to be the next superintendent of Covington Community School Corporation. I'm unable to be there tonight. I wish I could, but I'm still working in Pensacola, Florida as a principal right now. So, I thought I'd make a short video so you guys could get to know me a little bit better and know what I'm about. I also just want to share again how thrilled I am for the journey to come. I bring 25 years of public education experience to the job. Most recently as a principal, as I said, in Pensacola, Florida. I have played the roles of classroom teacher, middle school teacher, special ed teacher, crisis prevention intervention instructor to adults. I've been an assistant principal, an intervention specialist and and a principal. I've worked at all three levels, elementary, middle, and high school.
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