[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E598]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 25, 2006

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 91st 
anniversary of the Armenian genocide.
  From 1915 to 1923, more than 1.5 million Armenians suffered mass 
killings and more than half a million others were forced from their 
homeland into exile by the Ottoman Empire. Yet, from the ashes of 
destruction, the survivors rebuilt their lives. In the years since, 
descendants of Armenian immigrants have clung to their identity and 
have prospered across this nation and throughout the world. Communities 
in California and across the United States are fortunate to be home to 
an organized and active Armenian community, whose members contribute 
and participate in every aspect of civic life.
  Despite the many thriving communities, the scars of genocide remain 
deeply embedded in history and in our conscience. Today we mourn the 
victims, pay tribute to the survivors, stand together with all who are 
committed to promoting awareness about the atrocities of genocide, and 
renew our commitment to prevent future atrocities. Today we remember to 
never forget.

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