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  • Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Assist Victims of the Gen.

    Lisa Kalustian
    Chief Deputy Director
    Office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
    300 South Spring Street, Suite 16701
    Los Angeles, CA 90013
    (213)897-0322
    FAX (213)897-0319

    GAAS:669:06

    Monday, September 25, 2006


    Governor Schwarzenegger Signs Legislation to Assist Victims of the Armenian
    Genocide


    Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed SB
    <http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery ?bill_number=sb_1524&sess=CUR&ho
    use=B&amp ;author=speier> 1524, legislation that provides relief to California
    Armenian Genocide victims, and their families, who are seeking legal action
    to recover assets that were lost or stolen during the atrocities against the
    Armenian people.

    "The victims of these crimes against humanity and their families deserve a
    fair day in court to recover what is rightfully theirs," said Governor
    Arnold Schwarzenegger. "I am proud to stand with the Armenian people, who
    overcame adversity and contribute greatly to California's rich and diverse
    culture."

    Under this law, any Armenian Genocide victim, heir or beneficiary, who
    resides in California may bring or continue a court action for a financial
    institution's failure to pay or turn over deposited or looted assets. This
    bill also extends the statute of limitation for filing a claim to December
    31, 2016.

    Every year since taking office, Governor Schwarzenegger has issued
    proclamations <http://gov.ca.gov/index.php/print-version/proc lamation/606/>
    for the Armenian Genocide Commemoration. Last year, Governor
    Schwarzenegger signed SB
    <http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/postquery ?bill_number=sb_424&sess=CUR&hou
    se=B& author=poochigian> 424, which permanently designates April 24 as a Day
    of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide. Link to signing
    <http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-rel ease/1995/> message.

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    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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