Bill > K00365

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to officially proclaim April 27, 2025, as Children of the Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. The resolution provides historical context about the Holocaust, specifically highlighting the tragic fate of approximately 1.5 million children who were systematically killed by Nazis between 1933 and 1945. It emphasizes the importance of remembering this genocide to prevent similar atrocities in the future, noting that children were particularly vulnerable during the Holocaust, often being killed in death camps or forced into labor. The resolution underscores the significance of educating future generations about these events, especially as Holocaust survivors become fewer in number. By requesting the governor to issue this proclamation, the Legislative Body aims to ensure that the suffering of innocent children during the Holocaust is never forgotten and that the phrase "never again" continues to resonate as a powerful reminder of the need to combat hatred, bigotry, and genocide.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K365