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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2
Whereas, July 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the
Srebrenica genocide, one of the darkest chapter s in modern
European history, where more than 8,000 Bosniak men and boys
were systematically executed by Bosnian Serb forces in and
around the town of Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina; and
Whereas, the International Criminal Tribunal for the
former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Court of
Justice (ICJ) have both recognized the atrocities committed
in Srebrenica as genocide, a crime against humanity that
deeply scars the collective conscience of the global
community; and
Whereas, in 2005, the United States Congress adopted
House Resolution 199, officially recognizing the Srebrenica
massacre as genocide and reaffirming the commitment of the
United States to the principles of justice, accountability,
and reconciliation; and
Whereas, several U.S. states, including Michigan and
Illinois, have passed resolutions commemorating the
Srebrenica genocide and establishing official days of
remembrance, reflecting a broad, nationwide recognition of
this atrocity; and
Whereas, the state of Missouri is home to one of the
largest Bosnian populations outside of Bosnia and
Herzegovina, with a vibrant community that has greatly
enriched the cultural, social, and economic fabric of our
state; and
Whereas, the Missouri Bosnia n community has played a
significant role in educating the public about the events in
Srebrenica and fostering dialogue around the importance of
remembrance, justice, and reconciliation; and
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Whereas, it is the moral duty of the people of Missouri
and the broader United States to remember the victims of the
Srebrenica genocide, to honor the survivors, and to commit
to the principles of human dignity, justice, and peace for
all:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred and Third General Assembly,
First Regular Session, the House of Representatives
concurring therein, hereby solemnly commemorate the 30th
anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, honoring the memory
of those who perished and standing in solidarity with the
survivors and the families of the victims; and
Be It Further Resolved that July 11, 2025, shall be
designated as "Srebrenica Genocide Remembrance Day" in
Missouri in recognition of the profound loss and suffering
endured by the victims and their families, and as a reminder
of the importance of preventing such atrocities in the
future; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Missouri General
Assembly recognizes the contributions of the Bosnian
community in Missouri, part icularly their efforts in
promoting awareness and understanding of the Srebrenica
genocide, and encourages continued educational initiatives
to ensure that future generations learn from the past; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Missouri General
Assembly reaffirms its commitment to upholding the
principles of human rights, justice, and the prevention of
future genocides, and calls upon all Missourians to join in
these efforts; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Missouri General
Assembly stands in solidarity with other states and the U.S.
Congress in recognizing the Srebrenica genocide,
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underscoring Missouri's commitment to human rights and
international justice; and
Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Senate
be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this
resolution for President of the United States, the United
States Secretary of State, the Ambassador of Bosnia and
Herzegovina to the United States, the leaders of the Bosnian
community in Missouri, a nd the leaders of other states that
have passed similar resolutions, as an expression of our
shared commitment to remembrance and justice.