HJR102 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized

Summary

A ceremonial House Joint Resolution recognizing and honoring Alabama's Yom HaShoah Commemoration and its effort to educate the public about the Holocaust.

What This Bill Does

The resolution publicly recognizes the Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration held on April 14, 2015 at the State Capitol and notes that Holocaust survivors and Second Generation members will be acknowledged. It ties the event to the Alabama Holocaust Commission's mission to foster understanding and education about the Holocaust and to public awareness, reflecting the enabling act's view that Holocaust education is a concern for all. It also states that a copy of the resolution should be prepared for appropriate presentation and display.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and the general public, who may gain increased awareness about the Holocaust and its significance through this recognition.
• Holocaust survivors and Second Generation members in Alabama, who will be acknowledged at the commemorative event and whose participation aligns with the Commission's mission.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and honors the memory of lives lost in the Holocaust and the Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration held April 14, 2015 at the State Capitol.
• Affirms that the recognition supports the Alabama Holocaust Commission's mission to promote Holocaust education and public awareness, and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation and display.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory