ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY WELCOMES CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR PROCLAMATION

PanARMENIAN.Net
April 16, 2010 – 12:01 AMT 07:01 GMT

The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomed California
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proclamation designating April 19-26
as the "Days of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide."

"As we reflect on the importance of genocide education and prevention
during the month of April, Governor Schwarzenegger reminds us all of
the need to remember and learn from the lessons of the past so that
man’s inhumanity to man is not repeated," stated Armenian Assembly
Board of Trustees Member Peter Kezirian.

The proclamation read in part: "As Americans and Californians, it is
our duty to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide and to participate
in the remembrance and mourning of the loss of innocent lives."

Despite the incontestable fact of the Armenian Genocide, as well as
the growing international trend toward affirmation, a destructive
campaign of denial continues to prevent the healing process. As
we mark the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide this April
24th, the Assembly continues to urge Congress and the President to
unequivocally affirm the Armenian Genocide. To that end, the Assembly
announced its National Fly-In Day to be held on April 21st entitled
"Day of Advocacy and Affirmation," which coincides with the Capitol
Hill Armenian Genocide Commemoration taking place that evening. For
more information or to participate in meetings with your elected
officials, please contact the Assembly’s Grassroots Director Taniel
Koushakjian at (202) 393-3434, ext. 335.