4374038 ACR 20-53, “72nd Anniversary of the Ethiopian/African Victory of Miazia 27 Recognition Resolution of 2013”
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-53
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
May 7, 2013
To recognize the 72nd anniversary of the Ethiopian/African Victory of Miazia 27.
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1936, Italian forces occupied Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia;
WHEREAS, in June of 1936, Emperor Hallie Selassie I of Ethiopia addressed the League of Nations and appealed for relief;
WHEREAS, after 5 years in exile in London, England, Emperor Selassie I returned to the capital city;
WHEREAS, on May 5, 1941, Addis Ababa was liberated by the Allied Army 5 years to the day from when it was first occupied by Italian forces;
WHEREAS, more than 20,000 African Americans volunteered to fight side-by-side with the Ethiopians;
WHEREAS, on May 25, 1963, Emperor Selassie I convened a meeting of 32 Heads of State and governments in Addis Ababa to establish the Organization of African Unity, which became the African Union on May 26, 2001;
WHEREAS, on May 5th of every year “Miazia 27” is celebrated to commemorate the liberation of Ethiopia;
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2013, Little Ethiopia DC, an organization established to create awareness about the significance of Ethiopia’s history, culture, and heritage, along with the African Heritage Dancers and Drummers, hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate Miazia 27; and
WHEREAS, this observance celebrates the 72nd Ethiopian/African Victory of Miazia 27 and commemorates the historic struggle for freedom and justice.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNICL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “72nd Anniversary of the Ethiopian/African Victory of Miazia 27 Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors the 72nd anniversary of the Ethiopian/African Victory of Miazia 27.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
