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S.C.R. No. 53
1 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins citizens
3 across our country in setting aside April 15 through 22 as the Days
4 of Remembrance in honor of the victims of the Holocaust; and
5 WHEREAS, The history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity
6 to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals, societies,
7 and governments; and
8 WHEREAS, The citizens of our state and nation should remember
9 the terrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against
10 hatred, persecution, and tyranny; and
11 WHEREAS, It is also of great importance that our citizens
12 become rededicated to the principles of individual freedom in a
13 just society; and
14 WHEREAS, The Days of Remembrance have been set aside for the
15 people of our nation to remember the victims of the Holocaust as
16 well as to reflect on the need for respect of all peoples; and
17 WHEREAS, Pursuant to an Act of Congress, the United States
18 Holocaust Memorial Council has designated the Days of Remembrance
19 of the victims of the Holocaust to be Sunday, April 15, through
20 Sunday, April 22, including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom
21 Hashoah, April 15; and
22 WHEREAS, The theme of this year's Days of Remembrance is
23 "Children In Crisis: Voices From The Holocaust," and all Texans are
24 encouraged to take part in its observance; in honor of this1
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Texas. Legislature. Senate. 80th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Senate Concurrent Resolution 53, legislative document, April 23, 2007; [Austin, Texas]. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth155944/m1/1/: accessed April 22, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.