The Borough Council of Franklin Lakes passed a resolution commemorating the Armenian Genocide Centennial.

The idea of commemorating the anniversary of the genocide was raised at the council’s April 7 work session by attorney Joseph L. Basralian, North Jersey.com reported.

Basralian said there were nearly 50 Armenian families living in Franklin Lakes, all of whom acknowledge the importance of this anniversary.

“There is no Armenian anywhere in the world who in some way has not been affected by the horrendous acts committed by the Ottoman Empire,” he said.

“The Armenians, in the light of American freedom, settled and built families, raising their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in communities, including Franklin Lakes,” the resolution states, “and, survivors and their descendants, cherishing the opportunities afforded by our great nation, thrive in myriad occupations and positions of leadership.”