To Hero of Artsakh
Knight of "Golden Eagle" order
Mr. Zori Balayan
Respected Mr. Balayan,
On behalf of the people and authorities of Artsakh I cordially congratulate You on the occasion of Your 75th birthday.
You belong to people who are considered to be the pride of their compatriots, who have served as striking example of dedicating the whole life to Motherland and people.
In Artsakh we rate high your devotion and allegiance to the ideas of national liberation movement and inexhaustible efforts directed to their realization. For purposeful and patriotic activity You have been awarded the highest title of the Hero of Artsakh.
Your contribution to strengthening and developing ties between the Motherland and the Diaspora, as well as to patriotic education of the younger generation is immense. I am confident that the generations to come will always remember You as a prominent physician, writer, publicist, social and political figure, devoted son of the Armenian people.
I congratulate You once again on Your glorious anniversary and wish You Karabagh longevity, inexhaustible energy and success in the realization of your patriotic undertakings.
With deep respect
Bako Sahakyan
2010-02-10
