On Friday, November 30, 2018, the Homenetmen Glendale Ararat Chapter celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala held at Taglyan Hall in Hollywood. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended. Congressmen, State Senators, State Assembly members, Glendale City Council members, and organizational leaders were among the guests in attendance.
The program began with the national anthems performed by Evana Grigorian. Welcoming remarks were conveyed by Mr. Simon Manoucherian, Master of Ceremonies.
The Prelate delivered the invocation and his message congratulating and commending the Board members, volunteers, and sponsors who work together with faith, love, and utmost dedication to carry on Homenetmen’s century-long mission. His Eminence congratulated the evening’s honoree, Mr. Armond Gorgorian, who received special recognition as Lifetime Honorary Member, and commended all the sponsors and offered special thanks to Forest Lawn for their friendship and generous support of our community over the years.
The program continued with remarks by Ararat Chapter Chair Mr. Serge Grakasian, Forest Lawn President Mr. Darin Drabing, and elected officials, who presented proclamations on this occasion, recognition of Mr. Gorgorian, slideshow, and recognition of sponsors and candle-lighters.
