Colorado Legislature Designates April 24 as ``Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide''; Joint Resolution Honors Armenian Americans.News & Assignment Editors DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 12, 2002 Yesterday, the Sixty-third General Assembly of the State of Colorado unanimously passed a joint resolution commemorating April 24 as the "Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. ." Democrat State Senator Noun 1. state senator - a member of a state senate senator - a member of a senate Stephanie Takis and Democrat State Representative Lois Tochtrop sponsored the resolution. Following unanimous approval, the roll calls of both chambers were added as co-sponsors to the resolution. April 24 marks the remembrance of one of the great tragedies of world history: the forced exile and annihilation of approximately 1.5 million Christian Armenians by the Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire (ŏt`əmən), vast state founded in the late 13th cent. by Turkish tribes in Anatolia and ruled by the descendants of Osman I until its dissolution in 1918. between 1915 and 1923. "This resolution marks the 87th commemoration of the Armenian genocide," said Stephanie Takis. "Today, I join with all Colorado Armenians and peoples across our state, to observe this day of remembrance. Only through awareness can we ensure that such a tragedy will never happen again." "I was pleased to sponsor this Joint Resolution, along with Stephanie Takis," said Lois Tochtrop. "Many Colorado Armenians are children or grandchildren of the genocide survivors. Though the spirit of the 'Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide' is to commemorate this tragedy, it is also intended to celebrate the Armenian spirit. Traditionally, Armenian Americans This is a list of prominent Armenian-Americans. Armenian-Americans are people who are born, raised or live in the United States who are of Armenian origin. There has been sporadic emigration from Armenia to the US since the late 19th century, with the biggest influx thrive and enrich the communities they live in. Colorado Armenians are no exception." Concurrent with the passing of the joint resolution, today Governor Bill Owens
Webb served as mayor of Denver for 12 years, from 1991 to 2003. executed the "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" proclamation on April 11. "Other states have passed similar proclamations and resolutions over the years," said Kim Christianian, president of The Armenians of Colorado, Inc. "New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , California, Maryland, Pennsylvania and other states have recognized the need to raise awareness concerning the Armenian Genocide. They did this to not only commemorate those that died, but most importantly, to help people understand the need to eliminate fear and hatred from our own communities. The Armenian genocide is a tragic example of what fear and intolerance of others can lead to." On April 22 the Armenians of Colorado will exhibit genocide-related Armenian art at the Denver Public Library The Denver Public Library is the public library of the city of Denver, Colorado in the United States. As of 2004, the library had 2,519,977 items in its collection, and a library card base of 417,616 local residents [1]. Conference Center from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Renowned educator and Armenian historian Dr. Richard Hovannisian will speak on the Armenian genocide. Hovannisian has held the Armenian Education Foundation Chair in Modern Armenian History at the University of California, Los Angeles UCLA comprises the College of Letters and Science (the primary undergraduate college), seven professional schools, and five professional Health Science schools. Since 2001, UCLA has enrolled over 33,000 total students, and that number is steadily rising. , since it was endowed in 1986. On April 24 there will be a candlelight vigil at the Armenian Genocide Memorial Plaque. The plaque, dedicated 20 years ago, is located on the northeast quadrant of the State Capitol Building The term State Capitol Building can refer to the State Capitol building in a number of different US states, national or subnational entities. US States
The Armenians of Colorado, Inc. (AOC AOC, n an acronym for the Aromatherapy Organizations Council. ) was established in June 1980 as a non-profit, cultural organization. Its purpose is to create a cohesive Armenian community and to further the understanding of Armenian history, culture, religion, language, customs and heritage. AOC actively supports issues and concerns of the Armenian American community here in Colorado as well as those identified within the Armenian Diaspora communities throughout the world. AOC represents the interests of over 1,000 Colorado Armenian residents, accounting for over 400 Armenian families throughout the state. For more information on Armenians of Colorado, visit www.armeniansofcolorado.org. |
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