Politics 17:15 16/10/2009

Support for Armenian Genocide resolution continues to grow

Since the protocols to establish diplomatic relations between Armenia and Turkey it was announced in August, the Armenian Genocide resolution, H.Res. 252, has garnered an additional seven cosponsors, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly). This brings the total number of supporters to 134.

"The Assembly welcomes the support of Reps. Brian Bilbray (R-CA); Elton Gallegly (R-CA); Darrell Issa (R-CA); Steve Israel (D-NY); John Hall (D-NY); Laura Richardson (D-CA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA)," said Assembly Congressional Relations Associate Bianka Dodov. "We look forward to continuing to work with Congress on this important human rights initiative," added Executive Director Bryan Ardouny. He continued "U.S. affirmation of the Armenian Genocide should not be held hostage to normalization of relations between Armenia and Turkey."

Ardouny and Dodov met with Congressman Bilbray to discuss issues concerning the Armenian-American community. Bilbray expressed interest in working with the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, Co-Chaired by Reps. Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Mark Kirk (R-IL), to further strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship. During the meeting, the Congressman also pledged his support regarding H.Res. 252.

"I support the resolution," said Bilbray. Currently, Bilbray serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Science and Technology Committee. He is also a member of the House Republican Policy Committee and the Chairman of the Immigration Reform Caucus.

Recently, Assembly Western Region Director Yeghig Keshishian and Southern Regional Council Member Al Cabraloff met with Rep. Richardson and discussed the Armenian Caucus, which the Congresswoman has also joined, as well as cosponsoring H.Res. 252. Adding her support to the Armenian Genocide Resolution, Richardson said, "I am proud to co-sponsor H. Res. 252, the Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution. I will continue to work with my colleagues to pass this important and long overdue resolution and will not rest until it does."



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