HR333 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Yom HaShoah Commemoration, recognized

Summary

A House resolution that recognizes and honors the Alabama Yom HaShoah Commemoration and promotes Holocaust awareness.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it recognizes the 2016 Yom HaShoah Commemoration at the State Capitol with the Governor as speaker, explains the purpose and origins of Yom HaShoah, and notes the Alabama Holocaust Commission’s role in promoting Holocaust education. It states the goal of increasing public awareness about the Holocaust’s consequences and significance, and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation and display.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Holocaust Commission and Holocaust survivors attending or involved with the 2016 commemorative event (recognition and context for their work).
• General Alabama public and educators, who would be informed about the commemoration and the importance of Holocaust education.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the 2016 State Yom HaShoah Commemoration at the Alabama State Capitol on May 3, 2016, with the Governor as speaker.
• Notes that Yom HaShoah originated in Israel in 1951 and describes typical commemorative elements (services, vigils, education, candles, prayers).
• Acknowledges the Alabama Holocaust Commission’s role, established in 1999 to promote Holocaust education and public awareness of its consequences and significance.
• Affirms the policy that Holocaust education is a proper concern of all peoples, in line with the Commission’s enabling act.
• Provides that a copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation and display to mark the occasion and enhance public awareness.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory