Frank Pallone awarded 'Order of Honor' by Armenia

US Representative Frank Pallone (in the middle), was awarded the "Order of Honor" of the Republic of Armenia Tuesday at a ceremony at the Armenian Embassy in the US marking the 15th anniversary of the Congressman's work as founding co-chairman of the Congressional
Caucus on Armenian Issues, Asbarez.com reported.

In presenting the award on behalf of President Serzh Sargsyan, Armenia's Ambassador to the US, Tatul Margaryan, said that the high award demonstrated Armenia's appreciation of his devoted activity during the course of the 15 years and his contribution to the strengthening US-Armenia relations.

Margaryan added that the award also was an expression of gratitude from the Armenian-American community for his activism on issues of concern to the Armenians.

In accepting the award, Pallone expressed his gratitude to President Sargsyan and said he would continue his advocacy on behalf of Armenia, Karabakh and the Armenian people.