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This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian Genocide, which began on April 17th, 1975, when the Khmer Rouge regime, led by Pol Pot, seized control of Phnom Penh and initiated a systematic campaign of mass murder that resulted in the deaths of approximately 2 million Cambodians (about 25% of the nation's population) through starvation, torture, and execution. The resolution acknowledges the thousands of Cambodians who fled their homeland and sought refuge in countries like the United States, recognizes Rhode Island's vibrant Cambodian-American community, and highlights the ongoing political challenges in Cambodia. It formally commemorates this tragic historical event by celebrating the resilience of the Cambodian people, expressing gratitude to local Cambodian community organizations such as the Cambodian Society of RI and the Providence Youth Student Movement, and directing the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies of the resolution to these organizations. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of the genocide's devastating impact and a tribute to the survivors and victims.

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