HR 6 – AS INTRODUCED

2015 SESSION

15-0422

05/03

HOUSE RESOLUTION 6

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as the 23rd Anniversary of the Khojaly Tragedy in Azerbaijan.

SPONSORS: Rep. Tucker, Rock 23

COMMITTEE: Legislative Administration

ANALYSIS

This resolution recognizes February 26, 2015, as the 23rd anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy in Azerbaijan.

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15-0422

05/03

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Fifteen

A RESOLUTION recognizing February 26, 2015, as the 23rd Anniversary of the Khojaly Tragedy in Azerbaijan.

Whereas, on February 25 and 26, 1992, Armenian armed forces occupied the town of Khojaly in Azerbaijan, killing more than 600 innocent civilians, many of whom were women and children; and

Whereas, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organizations such as Human Rights Watch have viewed these killings as a violation of customary law regarding the treatment of civilians in war zones; moreover, numerous governments around the world have condemned the attack; and

Whereas, to this day, the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia continues, with Armenian forces occupying Azerbaijan territory in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; and

Whereas, resolutions condemning the continued occupation of Azerbaijan’s territory by Armenian forces have been passed by the United Nations Security Counsel and General Assembly; and

Whereas, the United States Department of State has acknowledged that only a lasting and peaceful settlement can bring about stability, prosperity, and reconciliation in the region; and

Whereas, this tragic event serves as a sobering reminder of the immeasurable loss caused by war and of the enduring need for greater understanding, communication, and tolerance among people the world over; and

Whereas, the New Hampshire house of representatives recognizes that foreign policy falls within the purview of the federal government; now therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the New Hampshire house of representatives hereby recognizes February 26, 2015, as the 23rd anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy in Azerbaijan, which resulted in the deaths of more than 600 civilians; and

That the clerk of the house of representatives is hereby directed to transmit copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, the United States Department of State, the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the United States.