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SR 37

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

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky officially recognizes January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor victims and promote historical awareness of genocide prevention.

adopted by voice vote
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Bill Summary · SR 37

Legislative bill overview

SR 37 is a commemorative resolution designating January 27, 2025, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Kentucky. The resolution formally recognizes this date, which marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, and acknowledges the historical significance of Holocaust remembrance.

Why is this important

Commemorative resolutions like this establish official state recognition of significant historical events and values. While non-binding, they serve to educate the public, honor victims and survivors, and reaffirm commitment to preventing genocide and hate-based violence through historical awareness.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of recognition: Some may question why Kentucky specifically designates a single date when Holocaust remembrance is observance is already widely recognized nationally and internationally without legislative action
  • Resource allocation: Critics might argue legislative time should focus on substantive policy rather than commemorative measures, though supporters would counter that symbolic recognition carries important civic value
  • Selective commemoration: Questions could arise about whether similar resolutions exist for other historical atrocities, and whether selective recognition implies differential importance

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

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