A Resolution recognizing January 27, 2025, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution seeks to recognize January 27, 2025, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the Holocaust as a horrific event – the systematic persecution and murder of approximately 17 million people by the Nazi regime – and highlights the importance of remembering this tragedy and preventing future genocides. The resolution also encourages condemning religious intolerance and violence against individuals based on their ethnicity or religion.
Key provisions
- Recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- Acknowledges the scale and nature of the Holocaust.
- References the United Nations’ declaration establishing this day.
- Calls for the condemnation of religious intolerance and violence.
- Encourages education about the Holocaust to prevent future atrocities.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Jewish community
- Victims of genocide
- Educators
- General public
Notable changes
- Establishes a specific day for remembrance of the Holocaust within Pennsylvania.
- Reinforces the importance of combating religious intolerance and violence.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Santarsiero
Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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