ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fifth Legislature

First Regular Session

 

HR2002: Semele massacre; Assyrian martyrs day

Sponsor:  Representative Blackman, LD 6

Committee on Military Affairs & Public Safety

Overview

Establishes August 7, 2021, as Assyrian Martyrs Day and states that Members of the House of Representatives recognize the Semele Assyrian Massacre of 1933 (Massacre) as a crime against humanity.

History

On August 7, 1933, thousands of defenseless Assyrians were murdered in Northern Iraq, by the Iraqi army, led by Bakir Sidqi. The army arrived in Northern Iraq and killed men, women and children even after they promised safety if the men surrendered their weapons.

Around the world, August 7th is known as Assyrian Martyrs Day. Assyrians celebrate this holiday honoring those who died in the massacre.

Provisions

1.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteStates that Members of the House of Representatives:

a)    Recognize the Massacre as a crime against humanity; and

b)    Honor the memory of thousands of unarmed men, women and children who were murdered during the Massacre.

2.    Proclaims August 7, 2021, as Assyrian Martyrs Day in Arizona.

 

 

 

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