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PRESS RELEASE
March 17, 2009
Contact: Michael A Zachariades
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
NEW ARMENIAN GENOCIDE RESOLUTION INTRODUCED IN CONGRESS
Armenian Assembly releases new video urging Congressional action
Washington, DC – The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes
the introduction of H. Res. 252, a congressional resolution to reaffirm
the historic record of the United States on the Armenian Genocide. The
legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by longtime
Armenian issues supporters Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), George Radanovich
(R-CA) and Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chairmen Frank
Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL).
The resolution has already garnered strong bipartisan support, with 77
Members of Congress signed on as original co-sponsors. It is modeled
after H. Res. 106, which overwhelmingly passed the House Committee on
Foreign Affairs during the 110th Congress.
"The Assembly commends Congressmen Schiff, Radanovich, Pallone and Kirk
for their leadership and commitment to reaffirm the historical fact of
the Armenian Genocide," said Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny.
"This legislation is an opportunity for the United States to assume a
leadership role in genocide affirmation and genocide prevention."
Last month, the Assembly launched a new website dedicated to U.S.
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide. In tandem with the introduction of
the Armenian Genocide Resolution, today the Assembly released a new
video entitled "Break the Chain of Denial," which encourages activists
and all people of goodwill to take action to ensure that their
Representative also cosponsors this important human rights measure.
Established in 1972, the Armenian Assembly of America is the largest
Washington-based nationwide organization promoting public understanding
and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly is a 501(c) (3)
tax-exempt membership organization.
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