Solidarity with Artsakh at the steps of Pasadena City Hall, Oct. 15, 2020 (File Photo – Patrick Cahalan)
SACRAMENTO — ColoradoBoulevard.net:
On Tuesday, March 30, Assemblymember Chris Holden’s resolution, AJR 1, which condemns Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh, passed the Assembly Floor with overwhelming bipartisan support.
By News Desk
The resolution further calls on the Biden Administration to work to immediately facilitate the provision of urgent humanitarian assistance by way of airlift to the Armenians of Artsakh.
“This resolution reaffirms California’s solidarity with Armenia and our 200,000 strong community of California-Armenians. There is power in our solidarity and there is even more when we acknowledge the wrongs committed and urge for justice. We set precedent for the future with our action or inaction and today, we are creating long-lasting ties toward a better tomorrow,” said Assemblymember Holden.
“Armenians in Artsakh are facing extermination by the Azerbaijani government, with their illegal blockade which is now into its 108th day. Mr. Holden and his colleagues in the California Legislature have stood up for humanity by condemning Azerbaijan’s barbaric acts. The Armenian American community is thankful for this resolution calling on the Azeri government to end its illegal blockade and to hold Azerbaijani government accountable for its relentless aggression against the innocent men, women and children of Artsakh,” said ANCA National Board Member Aida Dimejian
Today, there are nearly three million Armenians living in the Republic of Armenia, which consists of a portion of the Armenians’ historic homelands. The United States has the second largest diaspora of Armenians. California has the largest population on Armenians in the country.
The resolution heads to the California State Senate for consideration.
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