Congressmen form Colorado support Armenian Genocide ResolutionApril 19, 2007 - 19:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The entire Colorado congressional delegation unanimously supports the House and Senate Armenian Genocide Resolutions, the Armenian Assembly of America (AAA) announced today. Congressman Mark Udall (D) was the first member of the Colorado congressional delegation to cosponsor this bipartisan resolution. In addition to congressional support, the Armenian Genocide has also been acknowledged at the state and municipal governmental levels. Governor Bill Ritter of Colorado and Mayor John Hickenlooper of Denver have both issued proclamations on the Armenian Genocide. Moreover, the Colorado State legislature has also issued a joint resolution stating that "Remembrance of April 24, 2007 and every April 24th hereafter as Colorado Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide." Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |