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Miami,Florida and Washington,D.C.-Thanks to the leadership of the Azerbaijani-American community of Florida,led by Tohfa Eminova and Azhdar Eminov,the founders of the Azerbaijani-American Cultural Association of Florida (AACA ),and long-time activists of the U.S.Azeris Network (USAN ),the Mayor of City of Miami,Mr.Tomas Regalado,the Mayor of the Miami-Dade County Mr.Carlos Gimenez, and the Mayor of the City Hallandale Beach,Ms.Joy Cooper and the members of the Board of the Miami-Dade County Commisioners,issued three annual proclamations to honor May 28,2012,as the 94th anniversary of the founding of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic(ADR).U.S.-Azerbaijan Convention 20 years of Partnership,Washington,DC,2012
Novruz Celebration in Miami-2012
Happy Novruz! Our wonderful holiday Novruz means so much to us-Azeris.It means purity,fresh start,great expectations and most of all it brings families and friends together! Azeris all over the world reunite and celebrate Novruz Bayram. That’s what we did in Florida.On March 24,2012 the Florida Turkish American Association and Azerbaijan American Cultural Association hosted a wonderful reception to celebrate the holiday. Most important I would like to outline our Turkish friends. Their warm welcome and hospitality was beyond our expectations.A fabulous time was had by all! Looking forward for a great friendship!!!
March 13,2012-Congresswoman Virginia Foxx met the South Florida Turkish Community
North Carolina’s Fifth District in the United States House of Representatives
in November,2010.Republican Representative Virginia Foxx is among the Congress members friendly to Turkey.She is the third woman in North Carolina history to serve in the U.S.House. Congresswoman Foxx is also a member of the Caucas on U.S.-Turkish Relations ,which has 135 members.
St.Patrick’s Day Parade-March 10,2012
took an active part in the St.Patrick’s Day Parade in Fort Lauderdale and raised the Azerbaijani Flag.
Khojaly Genocide Commemoration 1992-2012
To commemorate the 20 anniversary of injustified death of Khojaly genocide victims,AACA had taken following actions ;
1. Letter of recognition of 20th anniversary from city of Miami
2. organize events in order to inform the community about the Khojaly tragedy
3.Commemoration days,round tables,debates
Grand Opening Ceremony of AACA-2006
Football in Miami!
On July 14, 2011, Secretary General of the Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan E. Mammedov visited AACA in Miami.