Kentucky recognized Genocide

"The Armenian Weekly", Volume 74, No. 18, May 3, 2007

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.”