LA COUNTY DECLARES APRIL 24 AS A "DAY OF REMEMBRANCE FOR THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE OF 1915-1923"
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21.04.2010 11:58
On April 20, 2010, members of the Armenian Council of America joined
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Michael Antonovich who presented
the Los Angeles Armenian community with a proclamation signed by
the Board of Supervisors commemorating the 95th anniversary of the
Armenian Genocide.
The proclamation declares April 24, 2010, as a "Day of Remembrance for
the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923," throughout Los Angeles County to
secure closure, healing and understanding for those impacted by the
genocide including the 350,000 Armenian Americans that live in the
County." In his remarks, Antonovich; who arranged the proclamation,
reiterated the need to remember the Armenian Genocide and honor
its victims.
"Due to this horrible tragedy, the Armenian community is committed to
ensuring that those who have died due to human rights atrocities are
never forgotten," said Antonovich. "By consistently remembering and
openly condemning the atrocities committed against the Armenians, Los
Angeles County demonstrates its sensitivity to the need for constant
vigilance to prevent similar events in the future."
In thanking Supervisor Antonovich, ACA Board Members Peter Darakjian
and Mehran Khatchadourian noted the deep gratitude of the Armenian
American community which found refuge in Los Angeles a century ago,
for his thoughtful efforts of remembrance and recognition of the
Armenian Genocide.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
