This measure would proclaim April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

This measure would proclaim April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

This measure would proclaim April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and would urge all Californians to observe this day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

WHEREAS, The Holocaust was a tragedy of proportions the world had never before witnessed; and

WHEREAS, More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which the dictatorship of Nazi Germany murdered six million Jews as part of a systematic program of genocide known as The Final Solution to the Jewish Question; and

WHEREAS, Jews were the primary victims of the Holocaust, but they were not alone. Millions of other people were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime; and

WHEREAS, We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering; and

WHEREAS, We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity; and

WHEREAS, We must always remind ourselves of the horrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against antisemitism, racism, hatred, persecution, and tyranny of all forms lest these atrocities be repeated; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, public displays of antisemitism and antisemitic incidents have increased dramatically in California and around the world; and

WHEREAS, We, the people of California, should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of equality, human rights, individual freedom, and equal protection under the laws of a just and democratic society; and

WHEREAS, Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust; and

WHEREAS, The United States Holocaust Memorial Council recognizes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah; and

WHEREAS, According to Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and nationally recognized scholar, a memorial unresponsive to the future would violate the memory of the past; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and that Californians are urged to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit sufficient copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Holocaust was a tragedy of proportions the world had never before witnessed; and

WHEREAS, More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which the dictatorship of Nazi Germany murdered six million Jews as part of a systematic program of genocide known as The Final Solution to the Jewish Question; and

WHEREAS, Jews were the primary victims of the Holocaust, but they were not alone. Millions of other people were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime; and

WHEREAS, We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering; and

WHEREAS, We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity; and

WHEREAS, We must always remind ourselves of the horrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against antisemitism, racism, hatred, persecution, and tyranny of all forms lest these atrocities be repeated; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, public displays of antisemitism and antisemitic incidents have increased dramatically in California and around the world; and

WHEREAS, We, the people of California, should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of equality, human rights, individual freedom, and equal protection under the laws of a just and democratic society; and

WHEREAS, Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust; and

WHEREAS, The United States Holocaust Memorial Council recognizes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah; and

WHEREAS, According to Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and nationally recognized scholar, a memorial unresponsive to the future would violate the memory of the past; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and that Californians are urged to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit sufficient copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, The Holocaust was a tragedy of proportions the world had never before witnessed; and

WHEREAS, More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which the dictatorship of Nazi Germany murdered six million Jews as part of a systematic program of genocide known as The Final Solution to the Jewish Question; and

WHEREAS, Jews were the primary victims of the Holocaust, but they were not alone. Millions of other people were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime; and

WHEREAS, We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering; and

WHEREAS, We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity; and

WHEREAS, We must always remind ourselves of the horrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against antisemitism, racism, hatred, persecution, and tyranny of all forms lest these atrocities be repeated; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, public displays of antisemitism and antisemitic incidents have increased dramatically in California and around the world; and

WHEREAS, We, the people of California, should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of equality, human rights, individual freedom, and equal protection under the laws of a just and democratic society; and

WHEREAS, Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust; and

WHEREAS, The United States Holocaust Memorial Council recognizes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah; and

WHEREAS, According to Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and nationally recognized scholar, a memorial unresponsive to the future would violate the memory of the past; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature proclaims April 18, 2023, as California Holocaust Memorial Day and that Californians are urged to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit sufficient copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 43

Author: Gabriel (D), Addis (D), Bauer-Kahan (D), Berman (D), Friedman (D), Haney (D), Lowenthal (D), Pellerin (D), Blanca Rubio (D), Ward (D) and Zbur (D), et al.

Introduced: 3/21/23

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/17/23

SUBJECT: California Holocaust Memorial Day

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution proclaims April 18, 2023, as "California Holocaust Memorial Day," and urges Californians to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which the dictatorship of Nazi Germany murdered six million Jews as part of a systematic program of genocide known as “The Final Solution to the Jewish Question”.
2. Jews were the primary victims of the Holocaust, but they were not alone. Millions of other people were murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime.
3. We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering.
4. We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity.
5. We must always remind ourselves of the horrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against antisemitism, racism, hatred, persecution, and tyranny of all forms lest these atrocities be repeated.
6. Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust.
7. According to Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and nationally recognized scholar, “a memorial unresponsive to the future would violate the memory of the past”.

This resolution proclaims April 18, 2023, as “California Holocaust Memorial Day,” and that Californians are urged to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

Related/Prior Legislation

The following are the most recent measures relating to California Holocaust Memorial Day:

• SCR 95 (Wiener, 2022, Resolution Chapter 60, Statutes of 2022).
• ACR 170 (Gabriel, 2022, Resolution Chapter 68, Statutes of 2022).
• SCR 29 (Wiener, Resolution Chapter 65, Statutes of 2021).
• ACR 56 (Gabriel, Resolution Chapter 31, Statutes of 2021).
• SCR 41 (Allen, Resolution Chapter 86, Statutes of 2019).
• ACR 54 (Gabriel, Resolution Chapter 59, Statutes of 2019).

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/24/23)

None received

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/24/23)

None received

Prepared by: Jonas Austin / SFA / (916) 651-1520

4/26/23 14:57:19

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 43

Author:(Gabriel, et al.)

As Introduced Ver:March 21, 2023

Majority vote

SUMMARY

Proclaims April 18, 2023, as "California Holocaust Memorial Day," and urges Californians to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner.

Major Provisions

1. More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which six million Jews and millions of other people were murdered as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime.
2. We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering.
3. We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity.
4. The people of California should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of equality, human rights, individual freedom, and equal protection under the laws of a just and democratic society. Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust.
5. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council recognizes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah.

COMMENTS

According to the Author

ACR 43 demonstrates that Californians of diverse backgrounds will stand together to recall the horrors of the Holocaust, to teach its universal lessons to our children, and to forcefully and unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hatred of all forms.

Arguments in Support

None on file

Arguments in Opposition

None on file

FISCAL COMMENTS

None. This resolution is keyed non-fiscal by Legislative Counsel.

VOTES

ASM RULES: 13-0-0

YES: Ramos, Waldron, Addis, Juan Carrillo, Essayli, Flora, Low, Ortega, Pacheco, Papan, Pellerin, Blanca Rubio, Valencia

UPDATED

VERSION: March 21, 2023

CONSULTANT: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000201

Date of Hearing: April 13, 2023

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

James Ramos, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 43 (

Author:Gabriel) – As Introduced Ver:March 21, 2023

SUBJECT: California Holocaust Memorial Day.

SUMMARY: Proclaims April 18, 2023, as “California Holocaust Memorial Day,” and urges Californians to observe this day of remembrance for victims of the Holocaust in an appropriate manner. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. More than 70 years have passed since the tragic events that we now refer to as the Holocaust transpired, in which six million Jews and millions of other people were murdered as part of a carefully orchestrated, state-sponsored program of cultural, social, and political annihilation under the Nazi regime.
2. We must recognize the heroism of those who resisted the Nazis and provided assistance to the victims of the Nazi regime, including the many American soldiers who liberated concentration camps and provided comfort to those suffering.
3. We must teach our children, and future generations, that the individual and communal acts of heroism during the Holocaust serve as a powerful example of how our nation and its citizens can, and must, respond to acts of hatred and inhumanity.
4. The people of California should actively rededicate ourselves to the principles of equality, human rights, individual freedom, and equal protection under the laws of a just and democratic society. Each person in California should set aside moments of their time every year to give remembrance to those who lost their lives in the Holocaust.
5. The United States Holocaust Memorial Council recognizes the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust, including Holocaust Remembrance Day, known as Yom Hashoah.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

None on file

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Michael Erke / RLS. / (916) 319-2800