April 24, 2005

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR/CITY OF DALLAS

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, this year Armenians throughout the world, the United States, and throughout Texas will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide; and

WHEREAS, during the First World War, the Turkish Empire massacred approximately 1.5 million Armenian men, women, and children in the twentieth century's first genocide; and

WHEREAS, the survivors of this massacre have maintained their identity through knowledge of their language, history, and culture; and

WHEREAS, Armenians from across Texas are gathering on the capital steps of Austin on April 24, 2005 to observe this event.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, LAURA MILLER, mayor of the city of Dallas, and on behalf of the Dallas City Council, do hereby proclaim April 24, 2005 as

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE REMEMBRANCE DAY

In Dallas, Texas.

(Signed)

Laura Miller, Mayor

City of Dallas, Texas