Legislature recalls Armenian genocide

Emil Lazarian News

Burbank Leader, CA
April 14 2006

Legislature recalls Armenian genocide

Putting pressure on the United States Congress and president to
recognize the Armenian genocide, the California State Assembly voted
unanimously, 74-0, in favor of Assembly Joint Resolution 15, which
designates April 24 as California Day of Remembrance for the Armenian
Genocide of 1915-1923.

Assemblyman Paul Krekorian wrote the bill, which was co-authored by
state Sen. Jack Scott. Both represent Glendale and Burbank.
Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, whose district includes a portion of
Montrose, is also a co-author.

In addition to designated the day of remembrance, the bill pressures
Congress and the president "to formally recognize and reaffirm the
historical truth that the atrocities committed against the Armenian
people constituted genocide."

Emil Lazarian

“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS