Bill > SR190

This resolution designates November 7, 2025, as "Victims of Communism Memorial Day" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the historical atrocities and human rights violations committed by communist regimes worldwide. The resolution provides context about the destructive nature of communism, highlighting that communist governments have killed over 100 million people and systematically suppressed fundamental human rights in more than 40 nations. It references specific totalitarian leaders like Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Pol Pot, and notes that approximately one-fifth of the global population still lives under communist rule in countries like China, Venezuela, and Cuba. The resolution also mentions the Victims of Communism Museum in Washington, DC, and the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, which aims to educate people about the ideology and legacy of communism. As part of the resolution, the Pennsylvania Senate will transmit a copy of the resolution to the Memorial Foundation and post the designation on its publicly accessible website, thereby commemorating the victims and raising awareness about the historical impacts of communist regimes.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr190