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SR 36: International Holocaust Remembrance Day; recognize January 27, 2025

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Senate Resolution 36

By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Goodman of the 8th, Jones II of the 22nd, Rhett of the 33rd, Orrock of the 36th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of Georgia and reaffirming the commitment to combat antisemitism; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, January 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most notorious Nazi concentration and extermination camp, where approximately 1.1 million men, women, and children were systematically murdered; and

WHEREAS, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion to honor the six million Jews and millions of other innocent victims who perished during the Holocaust, while also serving as a reminder of the enduring need to confront hatred, bigotry, and antisemitism; and

WHEREAS, antisemitism is on the rise globally, including in the State of Georgia, where Jewish communities have faced growing incidents of hate and discrimination; and

WHEREAS, on October 7, 2023, the Jewish people endured the deadliest attack against them since the Holocaust by the terrorist organization Hamas while peacefully living in their homeland, the State of Israel, underscoring the persistent and dangerous threat of antisemitism worldwide; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia General Assembly took a critical step in combating antisemitism by passing House Bill 30 during the previous legislative session, formally adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into Georgia law; and

WHEREAS, despite this progress, it is imperative that Georgia lawmakers remain vigilant and proactive in addressing antisemitism in our schools, communities, and public institutions, ensuring that hate and intolerance have no place in this state; and

WHEREAS, the observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day is not only a time for reflection but also a call to action to combat contemporary forms of antisemitism and safeguard the rights and dignity of all people.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Georgia, honor the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, condemn all forms of antisemitism and hate, and reaffirm the commitment to fostering a state that stands firmly against prejudice and discrimination.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press.