The Rhode Island Senate has introduced a resolution to officially recognize April 24, 2026, 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 deportation and death of approximately 1.5 million Armenians. The resolution highlights historical acknowledgments of the genocide, including statements from the Allied Powers and U.S. officials at the time, as well as the inclusion of the genocide in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. It also references ongoing issues faced by the Armenian community, including recent conflicts involving Azerbaijan and Turkey.

In addition to recognizing the day, the resolution calls on the U.S. government to urge Turkey to acknowledge its historical actions and make restitution 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 will be transmitted to various officials, including the President of the United States and members of the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, to promote awareness and recognition of this historical event.

Introduced by Senator David P. Tikoian on April 09, the resolution has been recommended for immediate consideration.