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This resolution proclaims April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day" in Rhode Island to commemorate the systematic destruction of Armenian populations by the Ottoman Empire between 1915 and 1923. The resolution details the historical context of the genocide, noting that approximately 1.5 million Armenians were killed and 500,000 were expelled from their ancestral homeland, with recognition from Allied Powers at the time who described these actions as a "crime against humanity." The resolution calls on the U.S. President and Congress to urge the Turkish government to acknowledge this historical atrocity, make restitution for lost lives and properties, and recognize the genocide. Additionally, it expresses sympathy to the Armenian-American community in Rhode Island, affirming a commitment to remembering this tragic event. The resolution also instructs the Secretary of State to distribute certified copies of the resolution to various government officials and Armenian-American organizations, highlighting the importance of historical recognition and remembrance.

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