HR 97 by Schultz
HR 97
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution recognizes April 24, 2026, as the ‘State of California Day of Commemoration of the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915–1923.’ It honors the Armenian community in California, acknowledges the historical genocide perpetrated against Armenians by the Ottoman and Turkish empires, and condemns ongoing denial of the genocide. The resolution also commends educators and Near East Relief for their contributions to supporting Armenian survivors.
Key provisions
- Designates April 24, 2026, as the ‘State of California Day of Commemoration of the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915–1923.’
- Commends educators for teaching about human rights and genocide.
- Recognizes the contributions of Near East Relief to supporting Armenian genocide survivors.
- Deplores efforts to deny the historical fact of the Armenian Genocide.
- Acknowledges the significant Armenian American population in California.
Who is affected
- Armenian Americans
- California residents
- Educators
- Near East Relief supporters
- California State Government
Notable changes
- The resolution specifically commemorates the 111th anniversary of the genocide.
- It highlights the ongoing denial of the genocide by Turkey.
- It references recent events, including the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war and the 2023 Artsakh displacement.
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