COLORADO GOVERNOR EXHORTS TO RECOGNIZE THE FIRST GENOCIDE OF THE 20TH CENTURY

armradio.am
07.08.2009 12:58

Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Jr. joined with the Colorado Coalition
for Genocide Awareness and Action (CCGAA), today, at a press conference
proclaiming August 5th as "Genocide Awareness Day" in the state,
reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

"The first recognized genocide of the twentieth century took place in
Armenia, with the slaughter of more than a million Armenians, and we
have seen it again and again since. It is imperative that we recognize
what has happened, so we can ensure it will not happen again."

"We salute the efforts of Governor Ritter, the Colorado Coalition for
Genocide Awareness and Action and Colorado’s exceptionally vibrant
Armenian community for their ongoing commitment to ending the cycle
of genocide – through education and action," said ANCA Executive
Director Aram Hamparian.

"From standing up against the denial of the Armenian Genocide to
divestment from the genocidal regime in Sudan – Colorado leaders have
proven that each state can play a vital role in stopping genocide."