Father, our hearts are filled with thanksgiving today as we remember the many times you have rescued us, the many times you have answered prayer for us, and the many times we have brought our MPPs to you in prayer and you have heard and answered. Today, we bring to you MPP Aris Babikian. We are thankful for his willingness to carry a heavy load, the many times he has served on committees and his devoted service to his constituents and to our province. As he continues to act on behalf of the citizens of Ontario, we pray you would encourage him by sending capable helpers and by blessing him with good health and sufficient strength for all his tasks. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Aris Babikian is a retired Citizenship Judge, World Vision Canada Multicultural Council Ambassador, Chair of Levant Settlement Centre, and board member of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada. Since 1978 Aris Babikian has been actively involved in the Canadian civil society and Scarborough—Agincourt has been his home since 1991. He is a founding and board member of Wishing Well Community Association and Founding member and board member of Willowdale Legal Aid Service. Aris has a strong attachment to Canada’s youth and has been Wolf Cub and Boy Scouts leader, soccer coach, and youth adviser. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee Medals and Canada’s 125th Confederation Commemorative Medal. He is president of the Armenian National Federation of Canada and the first executive director of the government relations office (Ottawa) of the Armenian National Committee of Canada.