LA County Board sign proclamation commemorating Armenian Genocide

PanARMENIAN.Net - Members of the Armenian Council of America joined Los Angeles County Board Supervisor Michael Antonovich who presented the Los Angeles Armenian community with a proclamation signed by the Board of Supervisors commemorating the 95th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Social Democrat Hunchakian Party said in a press release.

The proclamation declares April 24, 2010, as a "Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923," throughout Los Angeles County to secure closure, healing and understanding for those impacted by the genocide including the 350,000 Armenian Americans that live in the County. In his remarks, Antonovich, who arranged the proclamation, reiterated the need to remember the Armenian Genocide and honor its victims.

"Due to this horrible tragedy, the Armenian community is committed to ensuring that those who have died due to human rights atrocities are never forgotten," said Antonovich. "By consistently remembering and openly condemning the atrocities committed against the Armenians, Los Angeles County demonstrates its sensitivity to the need for constant vigilance to prevent similar events in the future."

In thanking Supervisor Antonovich, ACA Board Members Peter Darakjian and Mehran Khatchadourian noted the deep gratitude of the Armenian American community which found refuge in Los Angeles a century ago, for his thoughtful efforts of remembrance and recognition of the Armenian Genocide.