A Resolution recognizing January 27, 2025, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
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Overview
This resolution recognizes January 27, 2025, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. It acknowledges the Holocaust as a horrific event in which the Nazi regime systematically persecuted and murdered approximately 17 million people, including Jews, Romani people, and others deemed undesirable. The resolution highlights the significance of January 27th, the day Soviet soldiers liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau, and reaffirms a commitment to honoring the victims and preventing future genocides.
Key provisions
- Recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- Acknowledges the historical context of the Holocaust under the Nazi regime.
- References the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945.
- Highlights the United Nations’ designation of January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- Emphasizes the importance of educating future generations about the Holocaust.
- Reaffirms a commitment to human rights and preventing genocide.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents
- Jewish community
- Victims of the Holocaust and their descendants
- Educators and students
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Pennsylvania.
- Reinforces the importance of remembering and learning about the Holocaust.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Santarsiero
Cosponsors
Judith Schwank
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