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CA SR33

CA SR33
Relative to the Armenian Genocide.


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Introduced
03/28/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

SR 33, Pérez.

AI Summary

This Senate Resolution (SR 33) formally recognizes April 24, 2025, as the "State of California Day of Commemoration of the 110th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915–1923," addressing the systematic destruction of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire and Republic of Turkey. The resolution details the historical context of the genocide, which resulted in the murder of over 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children, and highlights the forced displacement, conversion, and ethnic cleansing of Armenians from their ancestral lands. The resolution commends educators who teach about human rights and genocide, praises the Near East Relief organization for its humanitarian efforts in saving Armenian refugees, and strongly condemns ongoing efforts to deny the historical reality of the Armenian Genocide. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes California's significant Armenian American population and the state's commitment to educating future generations about human rights violations. By passing this resolution, the California Senate aims to honor the memory of genocide victims, support Armenian communities, and promote awareness about this tragic historical event.

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 774.) (on 04/21/2025)

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