HJR79 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt Fridy

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Armenian Genocide, the importance of remembrance, designating April as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month, recognized

Summary

This bill designates April 2019 as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month in Alabama to commemorate the Armenian Genocide and emphasize remembrance.

What This Bill Does

It is a non-binding resolution that proclaims April 2019 as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month in Alabama, recognizing the Armenian Genocide and the importance of remembrance. It emphasizes mourning for victims, honoring survivors, and promoting peace, while not creating new laws or obligations for the public or state agencies. It also notes that Governor Ivey had proclaimed April 2019 as Genocide Awareness Month.

Who It Affects

• Armenian-Americans and other related communities in Alabama, who are recognized and honored in the resolution.
• All Alabama residents, who are invited to reflect on genocides and support peace; no new legal duties are imposed.

Key Provisions

• Designates April 2019 as Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month in Alabama to commemorate the Armenian Genocide.
• Affirms mourning of humanity's darkest moments, celebrates the survival of Armenian people and other genocide victims, and offers prayers and hope for world peace.
• Acknowledges Governor Kay Ivey'sMarch 20, 2019 proclamation of Genocide Awareness Month for April 2019.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Designation