Bill > SJR137

This resolution recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day observed annually to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust and to educate future generations about the importance of preventing hatred, prejudice, and discrimination. The resolution specifically notes that January 27, 2026, marks the 82nd anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a site where over 1.1 million people were murdered by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust, also known as the Shoah. The Shoah was the 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 emphasizes that remembering the Holocaust serves as a critical reminder of the devastating consequences of intolerance and bigotry, underscoring the need to promote respect for human rights and the dignity of all people, especially in light of a disturbing rise in antisemitism and extremism. It encourages the citizens of Wisconsin to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and work towards a future free of hatred, and acknowledges the resilience of survivors and the importance of their stories in ensuring such atrocities are never repeated, with the ultimate goal that "never again" truly means never again.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr137