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
< ?bill_number=sb_1524&sess=CUR&ho
use=B& ;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 < lamation/606/>
for the Armenian Genocide Commemoration. Last year, Governor
Schwarzenegger signed SB
< ?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
< ease/1995/> message.
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
