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Kentucky becomes 41st state to recognize Armenian Genocide
armradio.am
06.05.2008 18:06
Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear proclaimed an issue recognizing the
Armenian Genocide. The "Bluegrass State" proclamation brings the number
of states to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide to forty-one.
The powerfully worded proclamation designated April 24, 2008, as "Day
of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in the state of Kentucky,
noting that "recognition of the ninety-third anniversary of this
genocide is paramount to guarding against the repetition of future
genocides and educating people across the Commonwealth about the
atrocities of these horrific events."
"Gov. Beshear's proclamation reflects the growing sentiments of U.S.
government officials to speak with moral clarity on the Armenian
Genocide," stated ANCA Eastern Region Director Karine Birazian. "The
burgeoning Kentucky Armenian community's initiative serves as an
inspiration to Armenian American activists across the U.S. to redouble
efforts to end Turkey's gag rule on U.S. affirmation of this crime
against humanity."
armradio.am
06.05.2008 18:06
Kentucky Governor Steven L. Beshear proclaimed an issue recognizing the
Armenian Genocide. The "Bluegrass State" proclamation brings the number
of states to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide to forty-one.
The powerfully worded proclamation designated April 24, 2008, as "Day
of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in the state of Kentucky,
noting that "recognition of the ninety-third anniversary of this
genocide is paramount to guarding against the repetition of future
genocides and educating people across the Commonwealth about the
atrocities of these horrific events."
"Gov. Beshear's proclamation reflects the growing sentiments of U.S.
government officials to speak with moral clarity on the Armenian
Genocide," stated ANCA Eastern Region Director Karine Birazian. "The
burgeoning Kentucky Armenian community's initiative serves as an
inspiration to Armenian American activists across the U.S. to redouble
efforts to end Turkey's gag rule on U.S. affirmation of this crime
against humanity."