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HCR 126

RECOGNIZING APRIL 13–14, 2026, AS YOM HASHOAH, HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY.

153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) Introduced by Darius Brown and 27 co-sponsors

Designates April 13–14, 2026 as Yom HaShoah in Delaware to honor Holocaust victims and survivors and promote education, remembrance, and awareness.

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 ABSENT
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Bill Summary · HCR 126

Summary of Bill HCR 126 (Delaware, 153rd Session)

Basic information

  • Bill type: House Concurrent Resolution (HCR)
  • Session/Jurisdiction: Delaware, 153rd General Assembly
  • Title: Recognizing April 13–14, 2026, as Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day
  • Introduced: April 14, 2026
  • Status: Passed both chambers (House and Senate) on April 14, 2026
    • House: Passed by voice vote
    • Senate: Passed with 19 yes, 2 absent
  • Sponsors: A broad slate of legislators serving as sponsors and co-sponsors (including Ed Osienski and many others)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill designates April 13–14, 2026, as Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) in the state of Delaware.
  • The resolution serves to recognize and honor the victims and survivors of the Holocaust, and to promote education, remembrance, and awareness about the Holocaust and its lessons.

Key provisions and changes

  • Recognition and designation: The resolution formally proclaims April 13–14, 2026 as Yom HaShoah in Delaware.
  • Educational/awareness aims (implied): While the text of the resolution is not provided here, Holocaust remembrance resolutions typically:
    • Encourage schools, libraries, and public institutions to observe and educate about Yom HaShoah.
    • Promote learning about the dangers of anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance.
    • Encourage public events, programs, or ceremonies in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
  • Non-binding nature: As a concurrent resolution, it expresses the sentiment and intent of the General Assembly but does not create new laws or mandatory requirements for state agencies or individuals beyond appropriate observances.

Who/what is affected

  • Primary effect: Public recognition by the state of Delaware and exhortations to observe or commemorate Yom HaShoah on the specified dates.
  • Audience: State government entities, educational institutions, libraries, cultural organizations, and the general public in Delaware.
  • Symbolic impact: Elevates awareness of Holocaust history and its ongoing relevance to civic life and anti-discrimination efforts.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Timeline: The resolution designates specific dates (April 13–14, 2026) for observance in the current year.
  • Process: Introduced and promptly advanced through both chambers on April 14, 2026, indicating broad cross-chamber support.
  • Status implication: As a concurrent resolution, it typically requires passage by both houses and the governor’s signature to become an official state proclamation, though concurrent resolutions generally address observances and may be adopted without executive action depending on state practice.

Notable contextual details

  • Sponsors: The measure has a wide group of sponsors and co-sponsors from across the legislature, signaling broad bipartisan or cross-cutting support for Holocaust remembrance and education.
  • Remembrance focus: Aligns with national and international efforts to commemorate Yom HaShoah, reinforce learning about the Holocaust, and combat antisemitism and intolerance.

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

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