Armenian Assembly welcomes California Governor ProclamationApril 16, 2010 - 12:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proclamation designating April 19-26 as the "Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide." "As we reflect on the importance of genocide education and prevention during the month of April, Governor Schwarzenegger reminds us all of the need to remember and learn from the lessons of the past so that man's inhumanity to man is not repeated," stated Armenian Assembly Board of Trustees Member Peter Kezirian. The proclamation read in part: "As Americans and Californians, it is our duty to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide and to participate in the remembrance and mourning of the loss of innocent lives." Despite the incontestable fact of the Armenian Genocide, as well as the growing international trend toward affirmation, a destructive campaign of denial continues to prevent the healing process. As we mark the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide this April 24th, the Assembly continues to urge Congress and the President to unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide. To that end, the Assembly announced its National Fly-In Day to be held on April 21st entitled "Day of Advocacy and Affirmation," which coincides with the Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Commemoration taking place that evening. For more information or to participate in meetings with your elected officials, please contact the Assembly's Grassroots Director Taniel Koushakjian at (202) 393-3434, ext. 335. The Armenian Genocide resolution The resolution affirming the U.S. record on the Armenian Genocide (H.Res.252) was formally introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Adam Schiff (D.-CA), George Radanovich (R.-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D.-NJ), and Mark Kirk (R.-Ill). On March 4, 2010 it was adopted with a 22-21 vote by the House Committee on Foreign Relations. A similar resolution was introduced in the Senate. The Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide (1915-23) was the deliberate and systematic destruction of the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire during and just after World War I. It was characterized by massacres and deportations, involving forced marches under conditions designed to lead to the death of the deportees, with the total number of deaths reaching 1.5 million. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Turkey condemns Uruguay’s recognition of Armenian Genocide Turkey has condemned a newly passed law in Uruguay that recognizes the Armenian Genocide, TRT reports. IDBank, Dalma team up for Caucasian Deer Reintroduction Program IDBank has joined Dalma Garden Mall’s Green Challenge to support the Caucasian red deer reintroduction project. Through Ucom’s support the 12th Sunchild Festival concludes On May 24-28, with the support of Ucom, the 12th international environmental festival Sunchild took place in Yerevan. U.S., Turkey emphasize importance of Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal Jake Sullivan and Akif Cagatay Kilic have discussed the normalization process between Armenia and Azerbaijan. |