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SYDNEY: The Armenian National Committee of Australia (ANC Australia) has officially congratulated Councillor Sarkis Yedelian on his election to the Deputy Mayoral post of the City of Ryde Council. ANC Australia delegates, led by President Mr. Varant Meguerditchian, were present last week when Ryde councillors voted the prominent member of the Armenian-Australian community to serve as the deputy of re-elected Mayor, Clr Ivan Petch. Clr Yedelian said he was “humbled and honoured” by his appointment. “I will continue to work hard to deliver improvements to our local community including implementing Top Ryde’s development, and improving local services,” he said. “I also intend to work closely with Mayor Ivan Petch and fellow councillors to deliver positive outcomes for Ryde residents.” Among Clr Yedelian’s achievements since being elected in 2004 was his 2005 motion to mark April 24 as a day of remembrance, in the City of Ryde, for victims of the Armenian Genocide, and the subsequent erection of a monument in the Meadowbank War Memorial Park. “Councillor Yedelian has been a very close friend of ANC Australia, and we congratulate his well-deserved promotion,” commented Mr. Meguerditchian. “We would also like to extend our congratulations to Councillor Petch for being revoted in as Mayor of Ryde.”