The Rhode Island Senate has introduced a resolution to officially recognize April 24, 2025, as "Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day." This day is intended to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, which occurred from 1915 to 1923 under the Ottoman Empire, resulting in the deaths of approximately 1.5 million Armenians and the displacement of many others. The resolution highlights historical accounts, including statements from the Allied Powers and U.S. officials, that characterize the events as a "crime against humanity." It also references the acknowledgment of the genocide by various institutions, including the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and emphasizes the ongoing impact of these historical events on contemporary Armenian communities.

Furthermore, the resolution calls upon the U.S. government to urge Turkey to recognize the genocide and make reparations for the atrocities committed. It expresses solidarity with the Armenian-American community in Rhode Island, assuring them that the memory of the genocide will be preserved. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies to key government officials and organizations, reinforcing the commitment to remembrance and justice for the Armenian people.

Introduced by Senators Tikoian, Gallo, Patalano, and Ruggerio, the resolution was placed on the Senate Consent Calendar on May 05.