Support for Armenian Genocide Resolution continues to grow

17.10.2009 12:32

Since the protocols to establish diplomatic relations between Armenia
and Turkey were announced in August, the Armenian Genocide resolution,
H.Res. 252, has garnered an additional seven cosponsors, reported the
Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). This brings the total number
of supporters to 134.

"The Assembly welcomes the support of Reps. Brian Bilbray (R-CA);
Elton Gallegly (R-CA); Darrell Issa (R-CA); Steve Israel (D-NY); John
Hall (D-NY); Laura Richardson (D-CA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA)," said
Assembly Congressional Relations Associate Bianka Dodov. "We look
forward to continuing to work with Congress on this important human
rights initiative," added Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "U.S.
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide should not be held hostage to
normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey."

Ardouny and Dodov met with Congressman Bilbray to discuss issues
concerning the Armenian-American community. Bilbray expressed interest
in working with the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues,
Co-Chaired by Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), to
further strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship. During the meeting,
the Congressman also pledged his support regarding H.Res. 252.

"I support the resolution," said Bilbray. Currently, Bilbray serves on
the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee
on Veterans’ Affairs and the Science and Technology Committee. He is
also a member of the House Republican Policy Committee and the
Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus.
From: Baghdasarian