WA SR8670

Recognizes January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Washington state, commemorating the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp where over 1.1 million people were murdered

Acknowledges the Holocaust resulted in the systematic murder of approximately six million Jews plus millions of others including Roma, Poles, disabled individuals, LGBTQ individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents

Notes antisemitic incidents in Washington state have risen 268 percent since 2023, according to the Anti-Defamation League

Encourages Washington citizens to participate in educational programs fostering understanding of the Holocaust and the ongoing fight against hatred, discrimination, and antisemitism

Honors Holocaust survivors and the legacy of those who perished to ensure their memory endures for future generations