[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 16, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
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                  A TRIBUTE TO DR. ARMINE G. HACOPIAN

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2013

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Women's History 
Month. Each year, we pay special tribute to the contributions and 
sacrifices made by our nation's women. It is an honor to pay homage to 
outstanding women who are making a difference in my Congressional 
District.
   Today, I rise to commend Dr. Armine G. Hacopian of Glendale, 
California, whose tireless efforts have benefited her community and 
beyond. Dr. Hacopian moved to the United States at the age of sixteen. 
It was evident that she was committed to receiving a higher education, 
and keeping the promise she made to her ailing father, an Armenian 
Genocide survivor, who did not have the opportunity to receive a formal 
education. Her father continuously reminded his children, including 
Armine, about the importance of learning, and Armine attended Alhambra 
High School, went on to receive a B.A. in Art Education, two M.A.s in 
Art Education and Supervision and Administrative Services from Cal 
State University, Los Angeles, and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
   Armine's unparalleled commitment to education has benefited many. In 
2001, Armine was elected to the Glendale Community College Board of 
Trustees, where she is currently serving as the Board President. 
Through her hard work, dedication, and support of her co-trustees, the 
Glendale Community College-Garfield Campus construction plan received 
an additional two million dollars in funding. In addition, she was 
instrumental in helping pass a $98 million dollar bond measure for 
capital improvements at Glendale Community College.
   For the past two decades, Armine has assisted many girls and women 
who have been victims of rape and domestic abuse with finding safe 
homes. Many of these women eventually landed on the path of a 
successful career, and to this very day, keep in touch with Armine to 
inform her of their new accomplishments.
   Armine has also served as department chair, counselor, teacher and 
as coordinator of the Even Start Family Literacy program, through which 
she was able to work closely with Head Start and provide parenting 
classes. She was also an ESL, English as a Second Language, specialist, 
where she helped teachers improve their skills as they worked with 
students whose primary language was not English. Armine is also a 
consultant in the areas of sexual harassment prevention, career 
transitions and communication and conflict management.
   I ask all Members to join me in honoring a remarkable woman of 
California's 28th Congressional District, Dr. Armine G. Hacopian, for 
her exceptional service to the community.

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