Bill > K00485

This Resolution urges Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate May 19, 2023, as Armenian Heritage Day in New York State. The resolution highlights that New York is home to diverse ethnic communities and acknowledges the historical suffering of the Armenian people, specifically referencing the Armenian Genocide which occurred between 1914 and 1922. During this period, the Ottoman Turks systematically killed over one million Armenians and other groups, forcing many to flee their homeland, an event described as one of the most condemnable atrocities in history. The resolution emphasizes the importance of honoring the survivors and their descendants, who have enriched New York's culture, and of remembering the victims to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.