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kentucky recognizes genocide
FRANKFORT, Ky.—On May 1, the ANCA-Eastern Region welcomed a
proclamation issued by Kentucky governor Steven L. Beshear
recognizing the Armenian Genocide. The “Bluegrass State”
proclamation brings the number of U.S. states that formally
recognize the Armenian Genocide to 41.
The powerfully worded proclamation designated April 24,
2008, as a “Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide” in
the state of Kentucky, noting that “recognition of the
ninety-third anniversary of this genocide is paramount to
guarding against the repetition of future genocides and
educating people across the Commonwealth about the
atrocities of these horrific events.”
“Gov. Beshear’s proclamation reflects the growing sentiments
of U.S. government officials to speak with moral clarity on
the Armenian Genocide,” said ANCA Eastern Region executive
director Karine Birazian. “The burgeoning Kentucky-Armenian
community’s initiative serves as an inspiration to
Armenian-American activists across the U.S. to redouble
efforts to end Turkey’s gag rule on U.S. affirmation of this
crime against humanity.”
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