PRESS RELEASE
Assembly
March 3, 2010
Contact: Press Department
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 393-3434
Armenian-American Community United In Support of U.S. Affirmation of
the Armenian Genocide
Washington, DC – With a critical vote pending on the Armenian Genocide
Resolution tomorrow in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the
Armenian-American community rallied support for this important human
rights measure reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
In response to the Assembly’s initiative, the letter signed by a broad
spectrum of religious, civic, humanitarian and advocacy groups said,
in part:
"The adoption of H.Res. 252, scheduled for mark-up by the House
Committee on Foreign Affairs on March 4th under the leadership of
Committee Chairman and original cosponsor, Representative Howard
Berman, will not only continue America’s commitment to the people of
Armenia, but will also send a strong message that genocide and ethnic
cleansing must not go unchecked."
H.Res. 252, introduced by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), George
Radanovich (R-CA), Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL),
reflects a bi-partisan effort to reaffirm a proud chapter in U.S.
history when America alerted the world to the campaign of race
extermination against the Armenian people and launched an
unprecedented humanitarian relief effort to save the survivors of the
first genocide of the twentieth century.
The legislation also reinforces President Barack Obama’s stated
commitment that "America deserves a leader who speaks truthfully about
the Armenian Genocide and responds forcefully to all genocides."
"While the denialist forces are hard at work seeking to derail
affirmation of the Armenian Genocide in Congress and stifle the
teaching of the Genocide in our classrooms, the truth of history is on
our side as is the strong support of the community from coast to
coast," stated Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. "We thank everyone
for joining in this pan-Armenian effort," added Ardouny.
Organizations signing the letter include: Armenian Assembly of
America, Armenian Bar Association, Armenian Catholic Eparchy in the
USA, Armenian Council of America, Armenian Evangelical Union of North
America, Armenian General Benevolent Union, Armenian Missionary
Association of America, Armenian National Committee of America,
Armenian Relief Society, Armenian Rights Council of America, Diocese
of the Armenian Church of America – East, Diocese of the Armenian
Church of America – West, Knights of Vartan, Prelacy of the Armenian
Apostolic Church of America – East, Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic
Church of America – West, and the World Armenian Congress.
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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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
