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HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 104
(By Delegates Walters, Ambler, Anderson, Arvon, Ashley, Barill,
Border, Canterbury, Cowles, Eldridge, Ellem, Evans, D., Ferns,
Hamilton, Hamrick, Hunt, Iaquinta, Marcum, McCuskey, Nelson, E.,
Pasdon, Raines, Shott, Smith, R., Storch, Stowers and Sumner)
Recognizing the many contributions made by citizens of the Republic
of Azerbaijan and that it is in the best interest of the State
of West Virginia to promote relationships with the Azerbaijani
people.
Whereas,
February 26, 2013, marks the twenty-first anniversary
of the Khojaly Massacre in Azerbaijan and the observance of this
somber date inspires reflection by individuals across the globe;
and
Whereas,
On February 25 and February 26, 1992, Armenian armed
forces, accompanied by Russian military troops, occupied the town
of Khojaly as part of the bitter warfare that had been taking place
in the Nagorno-Karabakh region since 1988; and
Whereas,
When a large group of Azerbaijani civilians attempted
to evacuate the area, they were fired on by the Armenian and
Russian soldiers, resulting in the largest massacre of that bloody
conflict; estimates of the exact number of people killed vary from
160 to as many as 1,000, with many women and children among the
dead; and
Whereas,
The massacre was reported by major news organizations
and has been viewed by the Human Rights Watch as a violation of
customary law regarding the treatment of civilians in war zones and
numerous governments around the world have condemned the attack;
and
Whereas,
This tragic event is a sobering reminder of the
terrible carnage that can be inflicted in wartime and the enduring
need for greater understanding, communication and tolerance among
people the world over; and
Whereas,
The Republic of Azerbaijan and the United States of
America are long-standing allies, both dearly cherishing the
universal values of freedom, democracy and human rights; and
Whereas,
The State of West Virginia and the Republic of
Azerbaijan enjoy a strong, vibrant and mutually beneficial economic
relationship with the prospect of further growth; and
Whereas,
It is the custom of the State of West Virginia to
welcome all who come to our state especially those who come in the
interest of friendship and commerce; and
Whereas,
It is the policy of the West Virginia Legislature to
recognize the contributions of our allies and the value of
maintaining beneficial relationships with the allies of the State
of West Virginia, such as the contributions made by the Republic of
Azerbaijan and the value of our positive relationship with this
ally; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Legislature of West Virginia recognizes the many
contributions made by the citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan
and that it is in the best interest of the State of West Virginia
to promote relationships with Azerbaijan; and, be it
Further Resolved,
That upon its adoption, a copy of this
resolution be sent to the United States Speaker of the House of
Representatives, the President of the United States Senate, the
Secretary of State of the United States Department of State, the
West Virginia Congressional Delegation, and Richard L. Morningstar,
the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan.