Congressman Joseph Pitts became 199th cosponsor to Armenian Genocide Resolution

PanARMENIAN.Net - Congressman Joseph Pitts became the 199th cosponsor to H. Res. 106, which recognizes the Armenian Genocide of 1915 perpetrated by the Ottoman Turkey, the Armenian National Committee of America reports. The Congressman's support was acquired through the efforts of the ANCA constituents in Pennsylvania.



"We thank Congressman Pitts for his support and hope that his commitment will inspire his colleagues in Washington on both sides of the aisle to pass this important legislation. It is critical that our government recognizes and condemns the Armenian Genocide to demonstrate our compassion as a nation and our value for life and human rights," Chairman of ANCA branch in Pennsylvania Ara Chalian stated.



H. Res. 106 calls upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes.