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Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 27, 2026, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of New York

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jaime Williams

The bill requests the Governor to proclaim April 27, 2026, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York to honor and educate about affected children.

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Bill Summary · K 1200

Summary — Bill A. 1200 (2025-2026, New York)

Title

Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 27, 2026, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of New York

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to have the Governor of New York proclaim April 27, 2026, as “Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day” in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • It serves as a formal memorial resolution by the New York State Assembly urging official recognition and awareness of the plight and memory of Holocaust-era children.

Key provisions and changes

  • Formal memorialization: The Assembly memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to issue an official proclamation designating April 27, 2026, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State.
  • Observance alignment: The day is to be observed in conjunction with International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • Content emphasizes remembrance and education: The resolution highlights the victimization of children during the Holocaust (1933–1945), the specific vulnerability and deaths of children, and the broader genocide of the Jewish people and others.
  • Transmission: Requires delivering a copy of the engrossed resolution to the Governor.

Who/what would be affected

  • Government and public institutions: Creates a formal state observance that would influence official recognition and commemorative activities within New York.
  • Public awareness and education: Signals a focus on educating future generations about the Holocaust, particularly the experiences of children.
  • Governor’s office: Triggers the executive action of issuing a proclamation designating the specified day for remembrance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Status: Referred to the calendar (as of 2026-04-24), indicating the bill is awaiting consideration for passage.
  • Date relevant to action: The resolution requests a proclamation for April 27, 2026.
  • Legislative mechanism: It is an Assembly memorializing resolution (no new statute created; it is a request to the Governor to issue a proclamation).

Additional context

  • The resolution includes historical context about the Holocaust, particularly the experiences of children in ghettos, concentration/death camps, and the broader aim of ensuring “never again.”
  • It aligns with the wider practice of designating commemorative days to raise awareness and honor victims.

If you’d like, I can provide a short comparison to similar memorial resolutions in New York or place this proposed observance within the broader framework of Holocaust remembrance initiatives.

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

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