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 day of remembrance for the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, a tragic event marked by extreme hatred and intolerance. The resolution highlights the importance of commemorative activities, such as synagogue services, communal vigils, and the lighting of memorial candles, to honor the memories of those lost and to acknowledge the contributions of Holocaust survivors who have shared their experiences.

Additionally, the resolution pays tribute to the Holocaust survivors from Alabama who have passed away in the last year, including Bernie Echt, Robert May, Charles Pollack, and Genya Safyanova, while also recognizing Izaia "Jack" Schachter, a survivor who will attend the commemoration. The Legislature emphasizes the necessity of remembering the atrocities of the Holocaust to prevent history from repeating itself, urging continued observance of such commemorative events to ensure that the significance and horror of the Holocaust remain in the collective memory of Alabamians and the world.