A Resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Senate Resolution (SR 209) symbolically designates January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. It recognizes the UN-established date (January 27) commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honors Holocaust victims, while affirming the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent future genocide and condemn intolerance. As a commemorative resolution, it has no binding legal effect and does not impose new requirements or alter existing laws.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Jan 20, 2026
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Jan 20, 2026
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Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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P
Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Cris Dush
RRepublican
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
Co
Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
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Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
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