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HR 155

SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Memorializes the observance of April 14, 2026, as Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Bayham

Louisiana memorializes April 14, 2026 as Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day to honor victims and the Jewish family’s role in resilience and rebuilding.

Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
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Bill Summary · HR 155

Summary of HR 155 (2026) – Louisiana

Title

Special Day/Week/Month: Memorializes the observance of April 14, 2026, as Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill memorializes April 14, 2026, in Louisiana as Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day (also known as Yom HaShoah).
  • It aims to recognize and honor the memory of the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust and to acknowledge acts of heroism and resistance during that period.
  • The resolution invites Louisianians to join in honoring the victims and the legacy of the Holocaust.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Official Recognition: The Louisiana House of Representatives memorializes the observance of Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day on April 14, 2026.
  • Observance Details (contextual description): The bill describes Yom HaShoah (the Hebrew name for the day) as observed in Israel, including the practice of a one-minute siren at 10:00 a.m., during which public activities pause. It notes the central ceremony at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.
  • Thematic Focus for 2026: The central theme highlighted in the bill is "The Jewish Family during the Holocaust," emphasizing the role of family ties in survivor rehabilitation and communal rebuilding.
  • Encouragement to the Public: The resolution encourages all Louisianians to honor the legacy of Holocaust victims.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Primary effect: Non-binding ceremonial acknowledgment by the state, expressing respect and recognition for Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day.
  • Beneficiaries: Jewish community and broader Louisiana public by formally acknowledging a day of remembrance and education about the Holocaust.
  • No new regulatory or fiscal obligations are imposed on state agencies, schools, or local governments by the text of the resolution.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: Adopted by the Louisiana House of Representatives.
  • Action History:
    • April 15, 2026: Read by title.
    • April 16, 2026: Read by title, adopted.
  • Sponsor: Representative Bayham (co-sponsored by Mike Bayham).
  • Nature of Instrument: House Resolution (not a bill that changes statutes; it is a memorial expressing the sentiment of the legislature).

Observations

  • The resolution aligns with comparable commemorations observed globally, particularly Yom HaShoah in Israel.
  • It serves an educative and commemorative function, potentially informing public discourse and school curricula about Holocaust remembrance, resilience, and the importance of family and community during periods of atrocity.
  • There are no explicit policy changes, funding allocations, or enforcement mechanisms tied to this resolution.

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

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