Kazarian Introduces Commemorative Legislation

Rep. Katherine Kazarian, D - District 63, introduced a House resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in April. "Today has been an extremely powerful and emotional day. Despite all odds, we Armenians are here today and we are stronger than ever. I am so proud to see the colors of our flag on the Rhode Island state house because it means we haven't forgotten who we are, it means we have just created a new Armenia..." said Kazarian after a State House program on her legislation to urge President Obama and Congress to officially recognize the genocide. Kazarian's resolution read in part that "It is resolved that this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations hereby recognizes April 24, 2015, as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day in the State of Rhode Island. This House expresses its deepest sympathy to the Armenian-American community of Rhode Island and assures them that this genocide will always be commemorated and never forgotten."