Rep. George Radanovich today endorsed Republican candidate and former deputy sheriff John Colbert and asked him to take over his role as the top Republican leading the fight to pass an Armenian Genocide Resolution in the House of Representatives.

“I’ve met with John Colbert and am convinced he is the right person to continue the fight on behalf of Armenians all over the world who are demanding that our government recognize the existence of the Armenian Genocide that took place in the last century,” said Rep. Radanovich, who is retiring from Congress at the end of this year. “I know John Colbert to be a man of principle and integrity who wants to see justice done,” added Radanovich.

“It means a great deal to me to know that someone who has been so respected and admired by our Armenian communities throughout California and the country would entrust me to take over his fight on their behalf,” said Colbert. “I am grateful for his trust in me and my commitment to the Armenian community to see that this resolution is brought back for a long-overdue vote,” he added.

Colbert will be the Republican challenger to Rep. Adam Schiff who has been the lead Democrat to get the Armenian Genocide Resolution passed by the Democrat-controlled House of Representatives.

John has dedicated his life to serving his country and improving the quality of life for Americans through his work, initiatives, technology and expertise. He served honorably in the United States Army. As a hard-charging investigator with the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department, his top arrest record and awards promoted him to work complex white-collar crimes and helped him establish one of the world’s first computer forensic crime labs. As a high-tech businessman, John led a Pasadena-based company that specialized in putting the world’s worst criminals behind bars, including well-known terrorists, child sexual criminals, corporate espionage and hacking attacks.