A Resolution recognizing January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania.
Senate Resolution 223 designates January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania, aligning with the United Nations' designation of the same date. The resolution honors Holocaust victims and promotes educational efforts to prevent future genocides, as stated in its preamble. This symbolic recognition does not create new legal requirements or affect specific groups, but serves to affirm Pennsylvania's commitment to remembering the Holocaust and rejecting denial of this historical event.
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Feb 2026
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
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Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
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Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
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Art Haywood
DDemocratic
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Carolyn Comitta
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
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Devlin Robinson
RRepublican
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Elder Vogel
RRepublican
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Jay Costa
DDemocratic
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John Kane
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Kristin Phillips-Hill
RRepublican
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