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House of Representatives
Session of 2015 - 2016 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: March 31, 2015 09:37 AM
From: Representative Dan Frankel
To: All House members
Subject: Recognizing April 16, 2015 as “Holocaust Remembrance Day” in Pennsylvania
 
In the near future, I will introduce a resolution recognizing April 16, 2015, as “Holocaust Remembrance Day,” in commemoration of the millions of innocent victims of Nazi atrocities during World War II. It is my sincere hope you will join me in this endeavor.

The Holocaust was the systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by the Nazi regime from 1933 to 1945. These atrocities were perpetrated not only against European Jews but also against many other minorities based on their nationality, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or physical disabilities. This included Soviet prisoners of war, homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, mentally and physically disabled individuals, Communists, and trade unionists.

The internationally recognized date for Holocaust Remembrance Day corresponds to the 27th day of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar and marks the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. The United States Congress established the annual “Days of Remembrance” to honor the victims of the Holocaust and created the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as a permanent living memorial to the victims. The Museum has led the national observation of the “Days of Remembrance” since 1982. Days of Remembrance are often observed by state and local governments, military bases, workplaces, schools, churches, synagogues, and civic centers.

As Americans, we must be fully on guard against any acts of perceived genocide. By continuing to call attention to the horrible atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II, we can hopefully fulfil the promise of “never again.” As in years past, I hope you will join me in support of this important resolution.



Introduced as HR256