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HR 11

A RESOLUTION recognizing January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky officially recognizes January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · HR 11

Legislative bill overview

HR 11 is a symbolic resolution designating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kentucky. The resolution recognizes this date, which commemorates the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945, and honors Holocaust victims and survivors.

Why is this important

International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed globally on January 27 and serves as a formal occasion for education about the Holocaust and genocide prevention. By adopting this resolution, Kentucky joins other states and nations in officially acknowledging this historical tragedy and reaffirming commitment to preventing future atrocities.

Potential points of contention

  • Symbolic vs. substantive value: Critics may question whether passing symbolic resolutions constitutes meaningful action compared to funding Holocaust education programs or memorials
  • Scope of commemoration: Debates could arise about whether the resolution adequately addresses other genocides or focuses narrowly on the Holocaust
  • Time and resource allocation: Some may view time spent on ceremonial resolutions as diverting attention from legislative priorities with direct policy or budgetary impact

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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