Commemoration of Armenian Genocide

Watertown TAB & Press, MA
March 31 2006

Friday, March 31, 2006

Rep. Rachel Kaprielian, Rep. Peter Koutoujian and Sen. Steven Tolman,
in conjunction with the State House Commemoration Planning Committee,
will host the 91st Anniversary Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m., in the chamber of the House of
Representatives at the Massachusetts State House. The ceremony will
be followed by an informal reception in the Great Hall.

Buses will leave for the State House from St. James and St.

Stephen’s churches to transport participants and guests to the State
House. Participants should note that due to current increased security
measures, the process of entering the State House is slower than in
previous years. All visitors will be required to pass through metal
detectors, so extra time may be required to enter the building.

All are welcome to attend.

This year’s keynote address will be given by Dr. Henry Theriault,
associate professor of philosophy and coordinator of the Center for
Study of Human Rights at Worcester State College. His research focuses
on genocide and human rights, with specific emphasis on genocide denial
and its epistemological dimensions; the long-term impact of genocide
and other mass violence and their ethical and political implications;
and mass violence against women. Theriault has presented his work
on the Armenian Genocide around the globe, including California,
Tokyo and Beirut.

For more information, call Kaprielian at 617-722-2400.