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This bill designates January 27 as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Nevada, recognizing the historical significance of this date as the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau during World War II. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging observance of the day, which aims to preserve the memory of the approximately 6 million Jewish people and 5 million other individuals murdered by the Nazi regime between 1933 and 1945. Drawing from a 2024 survey that revealed a lack of Holocaust knowledge among Nevadans, particularly younger generations, the bill seeks to promote public awareness about the Holocaust and other genocides throughout history. The proclamation will call upon news media, state and local officers, public schools, and other public and private entities to educate people about the Holocaust, its victims, and the importance of preventing future acts of hatred, persecution, and tyranny. This effort builds upon previous legislative actions, such as Assembly Bill No. 231 from 2021, which aimed to improve genocide education in Nevada's schools.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11986/Overview