Relative to 2025 Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Week.

California Senate Resolution 37 (SR37) officially recognized the week of April 17 to April 23, 2025, as Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week. The resolution honors the Cambodian people's rich cultural heritage and acknowledges the atrocities committed during the Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1979, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1.7 million people. It calls upon all Californians to observe this week by participating in appropriate activities and programs to remember the victims and honor the survivors and their descendants. ([legiscan.com](https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SR37/id/3222474?utm_source=openai))

The passage of SR37 aligns with global efforts to commemorate the Cambodian Genocide. In May 2025, Cambodia observed its annual Day of Remembrance, marking the 50th anniversary of the Khmer Rouge regime. The commemoration attracted around 2,000 attendees, including Buddhist monks and survivors, who participated in re-enactments and shared testimonies to educate the younger generation and honor the victims. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/b666fd9376a8ab49d708d7a163385579?utm_source=openai))

While SR37 received unanimous support in the California Senate, there is limited media coverage specifically addressing the resolution's passage. However, the broader context of genocide remembrance in California, such as the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, has seen active participation and recognition. On April 24, 2024, Los Angeles held commemorative marches to honor the 1.5 million Armenians killed in the genocide, with participants marching in the city's Little Armenia district and protesting outside the Turkish consulate. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/d1d379e8aaeda1e76df7e89c2163957b?utm_source=openai))

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.