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This concurrent resolution, H.C.R.174, officially recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont, a day observed globally to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, which was the systematic 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 27th was chosen because it marks the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a site of immense tragedy, and emphasizes that remembering the Holocaust serves as a crucial warning against intolerance and bigotry, particularly in light of persistent antisemitism. It also acknowledges the resilience of Holocaust survivors and the vital work of organizations like the Vermont Holocaust Memorial in preserving history and educating the public to prevent future atrocities, with the Secretary of State directed to send a copy of this resolution to the Vermont Holocaust Memorial.

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.C.R.174