The Alabama Holocaust Commission is set to host the 2024 State Yom HaShoah Commemoration on May 2, 2024, at the Alabama Department of Archives and History. This event will honor the memory of the six million Jewish individuals who perished during the Holocaust, a tragic event recognized as one of the largest manifestations of hate and intolerance in modern history. Yom HaShoah, established by Israel in 1951, serves as a day of remembrance, with commemorative activities that may include synagogue services, communal vigils, educational programs, and the lighting of memorial candles.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering not only the victims of the Holocaust but also the survivors who have passed away in the last year, whose personal stories have played a crucial role in raising awareness about the atrocities they endured. It highlights the necessity of such commemorative events to ensure that the lessons of the Holocaust are not forgotten, as articulated by American screenwriter Rod Serling, who stressed the importance of remembering the past to prevent history from repeating itself. The House of Representatives of Alabama recognizes this occasion as vital for fostering remembrance and understanding of the Holocaust's significance.