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CO SJR034

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Lois Tochtrop

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 24 of each year as "Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" to honor the 1.5 million victims killed by the Turkish Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923

  • Directs the General Assembly to pause deliberations and formally commemorate the 99th anniversary with a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at the Armenian Garden on the State Capitol grounds

  • Requests that the government of Turkey honor international treaties and human rights law by returning confiscated properties, compensating for destroyed Christian properties and sacred sites, and allowing Christian minorities to practice and teach their religion

  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to President Barack Obama, Colorado's congressional delegation, the Armenian and Turkish Embassies, and various Armenian organizations and museums

Legislative Description

Armenian Genocide Day Of Remembrance

Last Action

House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

4/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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