Date: 09/05/2012

Final
CBAC Recommendation: Khachkar Donation

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Approve the Capitol Building Advisory Committee prPASS



09:56 AM -- Capitol Building Advisory Committee Recommendation: Khachkar Donation

Ms. Sona Hedeshian, President, and Mr. Ken Allikian, both representing Armenians of Colorado, presented a recommendation by the Capitol Building Advisory Committee (advisory committee) to accept the donation of a replica khachkar for inclusion in the Armenian gardens in the northeast quadrant of the State Capitol grounds. Committee members received a letter from the advisory committee and additional background about the proposed donation, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment E). Ms. Hedeshian explained that she hopes that the khachkar can be placed prior to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. She agreed that the Armenians of Colorado will continue to work with the advisory committee to select a final design for the garden and the placement of the replica khachkar. Senator Bacon explained that a joint resolution concerning the donation will need to be passed by the General Assembly. Ms. Hedeshian responded to a question about the role of the Governor's office in approving the donation. Prior to the vote, committee discussion turned to whether the advisory committee should make the final decision about the design of the memorial, or whether it should refer its selection to the Capital Development Committee for final approval.

120905AttachE.pdf
BILL:Capitol Building Advisory Committee
TIME: 10:02:21 AM
MOVED:Sonnenberg
MOTION:Approve the Capitol Building Advisory Committee proposal to accept the donation of a replica khachkar contingent upon future consideration of the final memorial design and plaque language selected by the advisory committee. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Brown
Yes
Renfroe
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS