The Alabama Legislature has passed a resolution recognizing the upcoming 2025 State Yom HaShoah Commemoration, scheduled for April 22, 2025, hosted by the Alabama Holocaust Commission. Yom HaShoah, established by Israel in 1951, serves as a solemn day of remembrance for the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. The resolution highlights the importance of commemorating not only the lives lost but also honoring the memories of Holocaust survivors from Alabama who have passed away in the last year, including Bernie Echt, Robert May, Charles Pollack, and Genya Safyanova. It also acknowledges Izaia "Jack" Schachter, a surviving witness who will attend the event.

The resolution emphasizes the necessity of remembering the atrocities of the Holocaust to prevent history from repeating itself, citing the words of philosopher George Santayana. It calls for continued observance of events like the Yom HaShoah Commemoration to ensure that the significance and horror of the Holocaust remain in the collective memory of Alabamians and the world. Through this resolution, the Alabama Legislature reaffirms its commitment to honoring the victims and survivors of this tragic chapter in history.