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98TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE JIM KARYGIANNIS
Canadian Government News
April 23, 2013 Tuesday
Office of the MP Jim karygiannis, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Statement by the Honourable
Jim Karygiannis,Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt and
Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism
It is with a deep sense of reverence that I commemorate with you the
98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Today, we pause to remember this atrocity which was perpetrated by
the Ottoman Empire - the execution of 1.5 million Armenians.
Members of the Armenian community have keenly felt the horror of this
black chapter in the world's history.
On this solemn occasion, we pay homage to the victims and express
solidarity with the survivors and their descendants. We stand together
as we recognize the first genocide of the 20th Century.
On April 21, 2004, the Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the
Armenian Genocide. Several of my fellow Parliamentarians and I had
pressed Parliament to move in this direction for many years. On April
19, 2006, the Prime Minister affirmed that the Government of Canada
officially recognized the Armenian Genocide.
I was privileged to lead a Canadian delegation to Armenia on the
90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Canadian delegation
joined 1.5 million Armenians from around the world, in laying flowers
at the Genocide Memorial's Eternal Flame. Armenians, members of
the international Armenian Diaspora and diplomats from around the
world sent a powerful message - the atrocities of 1915 will never
be forgotten.
As we reflect, we must re-commit to fervently work to ensure that
such unspeakable acts are never repeated.
As the descendent of survivors of the Pontian Genocide, I believe it
is important for us to remember the lessons of history and uphold
the values Canadians hold dear - peace, freedom, democracy and
respect. In so doing, we will develop a deeper understanding of our
duty and responsibility to our fellow man to ensure that we live in
peace and harmony.
This is a day we solemnly acknowledge as we work toward a better
future for all mankind.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
Canadian Government News
April 23, 2013 Tuesday
Office of the MP Jim karygiannis, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide Statement by the Honourable
Jim Karygiannis,Member of Parliament for Scarborough-Agincourt and
Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism
It is with a deep sense of reverence that I commemorate with you the
98th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.
Today, we pause to remember this atrocity which was perpetrated by
the Ottoman Empire - the execution of 1.5 million Armenians.
Members of the Armenian community have keenly felt the horror of this
black chapter in the world's history.
On this solemn occasion, we pay homage to the victims and express
solidarity with the survivors and their descendants. We stand together
as we recognize the first genocide of the 20th Century.
On April 21, 2004, the Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the
Armenian Genocide. Several of my fellow Parliamentarians and I had
pressed Parliament to move in this direction for many years. On April
19, 2006, the Prime Minister affirmed that the Government of Canada
officially recognized the Armenian Genocide.
I was privileged to lead a Canadian delegation to Armenia on the
90th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The Canadian delegation
joined 1.5 million Armenians from around the world, in laying flowers
at the Genocide Memorial's Eternal Flame. Armenians, members of
the international Armenian Diaspora and diplomats from around the
world sent a powerful message - the atrocities of 1915 will never
be forgotten.
As we reflect, we must re-commit to fervently work to ensure that
such unspeakable acts are never repeated.
As the descendent of survivors of the Pontian Genocide, I believe it
is important for us to remember the lessons of history and uphold
the values Canadians hold dear - peace, freedom, democracy and
respect. In so doing, we will develop a deeper understanding of our
duty and responsibility to our fellow man to ensure that we live in
peace and harmony.
This is a day we solemnly acknowledge as we work toward a better
future for all mankind.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress