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CA SJR23
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Designates April 24, 2012, as "California Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923"
- Memorializes the Congress and President of the United States to similarly commemorate the Armenian Genocide
- Acknowledges that 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children were victims of genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923
- Honors ethnic Turks and Kurds who provided aid and assistance to Armenians during the genocide
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, U.S. Congress, the Governor, and Armenian organizations in California
Legislative Description
Armenian Genocide: day of remembrance.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 21, Statutes of 2012.
5/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules3/26/2012
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