Bill > HJR0355

This resolution commemorates "Victims of Communism Day" in Tennessee, acknowledging the historical atrocities committed by communist regimes worldwide. The resolution provides historical context about communism, noting that since the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, communist governments led by leaders like Stalin, Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Pol Pot have killed over 100 million people and systematically violated human rights. The document highlights how communist ideologies, based on Karl Marx's economic philosophies, have suppressed freedoms of worship, speech, and association, and persecuted political dissidents across more than forty nations. Specifically, the resolution calls for observing "Victims of Communism Day" on November 7, 2025, to honor those who suffered under communist regimes and to recognize the devastating human toll of these political systems. Additionally, the resolution includes a provision for preparing an official copy of the document for presentation, with specific formatting instructions for the final document.

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