Bill > AJR130

This resolution recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, an annual observance dedicated to commemorating the victims of the Holocaust, a systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany and its collaborators during World War II. The resolution highlights that January 27, 2026, will mark the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a site of immense tragedy, and emphasizes the importance of remembering the Holocaust as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of intolerance, bigotry, and hatred, while underscoring the need to promote respect for human rights, equality, and the dignity of all people. It also acknowledges the persistent and growing problem of antisemitism, including a recent sharp rise in such incidents, and encourages the citizens of Wisconsin to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust, work to build a future free of antisemitism and hatred, and educate future generations about this history to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr130