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President Awards Dr. Ounjian With State Medal

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Armenia, President Serge Sargsyan awarded Dr. John Ounjian with the State Medal for his services to the development of the Repubic of Armenia.

Dr. Ounjian was not present in person at the time for the award. President Sargsyan sent the medal and certificate to the Republic of Armenia's Mission to the United Nations in New York. Armenia's Permanent representative to the United Nations, His Excellency Ambassador Karen Nazaryan invited the Ounjian Foundation's Board and friends of Dr. Ounjian for a special award ceremeny at the Mission on Friday, December 16, 2011.

Dr. Ounjian was introduced by the Foundation's Board member, Simon Y. Balian who recounted the legacy of Dr. Ounjian's benevolent projects in Armenia. Ambassador Nazaryan read the President's Order and awarded the medal. Dr. Ounjian thanked the President and the Ambassador for their kind gestures of recognition. He reiterated his deep committment to Armenia, especially the new generation. He reaffirmed his continued unwavering support for the Ounjian School In Gyumri and the people of Armenia.

Dr. Ounjian recevied the congratulations of his family and friends as well as the community. The special event was covered by Ardzagang Armenian TV in New York.