A RESOLUTION recognizing July 11, 2026, as Remember Srebrenica Day in Kentucky.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Duvall and 1 co-sponsor

Judah: Kentucky designates July 11, 2026 as Remember Srebrenica Day to honor victims and promote education, human rights, and genocide prevention.

adopted by voice vote

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Bill Overview

Bill: HR 49

Session: 2026 Regular Session (RS)

Jurisdiction: Kentucky (House of Representatives)

Title: A RESOLUTION recognizing July 11, 2026, as Remember Srebrenica Day in Kentucky

Status and History:

Introduced in the Kentucky House on February 2, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Committees (H)
Reported to the House floor and adopted by voice vote on February 5, 2026

Purpose of the Bill

The resolution designates July 11, 2026, in Kentucky as “Remember Srebrenica Day.”

The intent is to honor and commemorate the victims of the Srebrenica genocide (awareness and remembrance of crimes committed in July 1995 in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the Bosnian War) and to recognize the importance of remembrance, education, and human rights.

Key Provisions

Formal recognition by the Kentucky House of Representatives that July 11, 2026, shall be observed as Remember Srebrenica Day within the Commonwealth.

Acknowledge the significance of the events at Srebrenica and affirm Kentucky’s commitment to remembering victims and promoting human rights, tolerance, and the prevention of genocide.

The resolution may include language encouraging educational institutions, religious and community organizations, and state agencies to observe the day in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Primary Beneficiaries: General public within Kentucky, including residents, educators, students, and organizations that participate in commemorative activities.

Institutions and Entities Potentially Involved: State and local government agencies, public schools and universities, libraries, cultural centers, religious organizations, and non-profit groups engaged in Holocaust and genocide education and remembrance.

The bill is symbolic in nature, conferring recognition rather than imposing new mandates or funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduction: February 2, 2026

Committee Action: Referred to the Committee on Committees (H) on February 2, 2026

Floor Action: Considered and adopted on February 5, 2026

Effective Date: The resolution becomes effective upon adoption by the House, with potential subsequent actions required if a companion resolution exists or if formal ceremonies are planned (not detailed in the provided text).

Impact and Significance

Serves to publicly acknowledge the importance of remembering genocides as part of civic education and national/global human rights awareness.

Encourages remembrance activities and educational outreach within Kentucky.

Aligns the state with broader commemorative efforts recognizing victims of the Srebrenica massacre and other genocides, potentially fostering dialogue on preventing future atrocities.

If you’d like, I can add context about Srebrenica and similar remembrance resolutions in other states, or draft a short explainer for educators on commemorative activities that align with remember-Srebrenica initiatives.