[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HONORING THE LIFE OF NAZAR L. NAZARIAN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 5, 2023

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, as family, friends, and community members 
gather to celebrate the life of Nazar L. Nazarian, I would like to join 
in paying tribute to his memory. Mr. Nazarian passed away on August 28, 
2023, after a life filled with numerous professional and personal 
accomplishments.
  Mr. Nazarian was a prominent member of the Armenian community, a 
successful businessman, and a fixture of the Armenian General 
Benevolent Union (AGBU). From the Levon and Satenig Nazarian Primary 
School in Lebanon to the Levon and Claudia Nazarian Radiology Center, 
to name just a few, Mr. Nazarian's philanthropic endeavors support 
Armenians across the globe. Likewise, his vision to connect and promote 
the Armenian community led to the construction of the Embassy of the 
Republic of Armenia in Lebanon and the AGBU Armenia building in 
Yerevan. He also focused his philanthropic endeavors to serve the 
Church, supporting the construction of St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral in 
New York and the St. Dertad chapel at St. Gregory the Illuminator 
Cathedral in Yerevan, among others.
  His commitment to faith, culture and the arts, as well as social and 
humanitarian causes have left an indelible mark on the community. Mr. 
Nazarian lived his life in service to his community and his passion to 
help others is evident.
  Born in Aleppo, Syria and raised in Lebanon, Mr. Nazarian immigrated 
to the United States in the 1950s. Together with his late wife Artemis 
Topjian, Mr. Nazarian instilled in their children the importance of 
hard work and community service. Mr. Nazarian leaves behind a loving 
family, including his daughter Seta, son Levon and his wife Claudia, 5 
grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, who will no doubt continue 
the Nazarian legacy of charity and compassion.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in 
honoring Nazar L. Nazarian for his devotion to family, faith, and 
community. His generous spirit and impact on the Armenian community 
both here and abroad will continue to be felt for generations to come.

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