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CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN MEMORY OF THE 1.5 MILLION VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Glendale, CA - April 23, 2012 - This year marks the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In commemoration of this solemn occasion, hundreds gathered near Glendale Civic Auditorium for a three-hourlong candlelight vigil organized by the Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA).
The event was attended by several city and state officials, community advocates and religious leaders. Guest speakers included Mayor Frank Quintero, Council Members Ara Najarian, Rafi Manoukian and Laura Friedman as well as Congressman Adam Schiff, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, Glendale Unified School District Board Members Nayiri Nahabedian and Greg Krikorian and Reverend Fathers among others.
Schiff said, "It's time for this country to recognize the undeniable fact of the genocide. It's time for our president to realize his high ideals and speak plainly about the murder of one and a half million people."
Glendale City Council Member Friedman said, "I would love for there to be a day when we'd no longer have to implore the united states government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and that day will come. I want one day not to hear speakers demand recognition from the Turkish government and one day that will happen. I want one day not have to wonder why the Armenian Genocide, the first genocide of the 20th Century is not taught to children in our public schools across this nation."
President of Unified Young Armenians Aroutin Hartounian said, "The memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will live in our hearts, in our minds, and most importantly, will be reflected in our actions. Our fight will go on.” UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the Unites States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present.
UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides.
If you have any questions, please visit http://www.
youngarmenians@yahoo.com
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL IN MEMORY OF THE 1.5 MILLION VICTIMS OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Glendale, CA - April 23, 2012 - This year marks the 97th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. In commemoration of this solemn occasion, hundreds gathered near Glendale Civic Auditorium for a three-hourlong candlelight vigil organized by the Unified Young Armenians, Inc. (UYA).
The event was attended by several city and state officials, community advocates and religious leaders. Guest speakers included Mayor Frank Quintero, Council Members Ara Najarian, Rafi Manoukian and Laura Friedman as well as Congressman Adam Schiff, Assemblyman Mike Gatto, Glendale Unified School District Board Members Nayiri Nahabedian and Greg Krikorian and Reverend Fathers among others.
Schiff said, "It's time for this country to recognize the undeniable fact of the genocide. It's time for our president to realize his high ideals and speak plainly about the murder of one and a half million people."
Glendale City Council Member Friedman said, "I would love for there to be a day when we'd no longer have to implore the united states government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and that day will come. I want one day not to hear speakers demand recognition from the Turkish government and one day that will happen. I want one day not have to wonder why the Armenian Genocide, the first genocide of the 20th Century is not taught to children in our public schools across this nation."
President of Unified Young Armenians Aroutin Hartounian said, "The memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide will live in our hearts, in our minds, and most importantly, will be reflected in our actions. Our fight will go on.” UYA demands for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide by both the Unites States of America and the Republic of Turkey. It seeks justice for the sake of all genocides in the past and present.
UYA is a non-partisan, non-religious, and a non-profit grassroots youth organization. Its goal is to encourage activism among the Armenian youth while advocating justice and human rights. It upholds the power of knowledge and education. UYA’s mission is to serve the collective good and to promote a world free of genocides.
If you have any questions, please visit http://www.
youngarmenians@yahoo.com
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