A Resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution recognizes January 27, 2026, 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 significance of January 27, 1945, when Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of remembering the victims and preventing future genocides by condemning religious intolerance and promoting education about the Holocaust.
Key provisions
- Recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- Acknowledges the scope and scale of the Holocaust.
- References the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau on January 27, 1945.
- Highlights the United Nations’ designation of January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
- Calls for the condemnation of religious intolerance and violence.
- Encourages education about the Holocaust to prevent future genocides.
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 within Pennsylvania.
- Reinforces the importance of remembering the Holocaust and its victims.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Santarsiero
Cosponsors
David Argall
Judith Schwank
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