March 23, 2004

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State of Maine

Be it known to all that we, the Members of the Senate and House of Representatives, join in Recognizing the 89th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. On April 24, 1915 a campaign was launched by the Turkish regime of the Ottoman Empire against the Armenian people, resulting in the death of more than 1.5 million Armenians. Some of the survivors settled in the State of Maine and their heirs have made significant contributions to the state. We join our citizens of Armenian heritage on April 24th in remembering this event, and we express our deepest sympathy for the families of those who perished; And be it ordered that this official expression of sentiment be sent forthwith on behalf of the 121st Legislature and the people of the State of Maine.

Given this 23rd Day of March, 2004 at the State Capitol, Augusta, Maine

(Signed) Beverly C. Daggett, President of the Senate; Patrick Colwell, Speaker of the House; Joy J. O’Brien, Secretary of the Senate; Millicent M. MacFarland, Clerk of the House

Sponsored by: Senator Brennan of Cumberland County
Cosponsored by: Senator Strimling of Cumberland County, Representative Dudley of Portland, Representative Eder of Portland, Representative Suslovic of Portland, Representative Adams of Portland, Representative Norbert of Portland, Representative Brannigan of Portland, Representative Marley of Portland, Representative Cummings of Portland