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Commemorate July 11- Genocide in Bosnia,SREBRENICA

Commemorate July 11- Genocide in Bosnia,SREBRENICA

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Started by Anonymous 17 years, 3 months ago
Inspired by the European Parliament resolution overwhelmingly adopted by 556 to nine, with 22 abstentions, on January 15, 2009, that proclaimed the 11th of July a Day of Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide throughout the European Union (EU); we undersigned herein, aspire that the 11th of July, in compliance with the the US Senate Resolution 134, S.888; the Genocide Accountability Act of 2007 and the US House Resolution 199, be formally recognized in the State of Illinois as a Day of Commemoration of the Srebrenica genocide. Similar resolution has been adopted in the State of Michigan (res No 420). The State of Illinois population numbers about 50,000 persons who survived the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina.

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Reached 250 supporters

August 2, 2009

July 8, 2009

The momentum we have built proves that the state legislature can no longer ignore the memory of the Srebrenica genocide. It is insulting that we are still fighting for this recognition while the truth remains documented in federal law. We are forcing them to face the reality of what happened and they will not be able to brush us aside for much longer.

Reached 100 supporters

April 30, 2009

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Edin Weber
17 years ago Featured

Too many people act like this didnt happen. Its time the state takes a stand and officially remembers.

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Amra Cole
17 years ago Featured

My parents talk about this all the time. It really changed everything for us. Please make this happen for Illinois.

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Sarah Warner
17 years ago Featured

History shouldnt be buried. We need to honor the victims and make sure people actually know what happened.

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Mark Morgan
17 years ago Featured

Never forget. This needs to be recognized.

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Jason Yamamoto
17 years ago Featured

Should have been done years ago. JUSTICE FOR SREBRENICA.

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Lejla Fleming
17 years ago Featured

Living in Chicago now but my family is still dealing with this pain everyday. Thank you for doing this.

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