The Senate Resolution recognizes April 13-14, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day, emphasizing the importance of remembering the Holocaust, during which six million Jews were systematically persecuted and exterminated by Nazi Germany and its collaborators from 1933 to 1945. The resolution highlights the devastating impact of the Holocaust on Jewish communities across Europe, particularly in countries like Poland and Greece, where significant portions of their Jewish populations were lost. It also acknowledges the broader scope of Nazi oppression, which affected various groups based on religion, ethnicity, political beliefs, and other identities.

Furthermore, the resolution addresses the ongoing issue of antisemitism, noting a troubling increase in antisemitic incidents in recent years, including assaults and harassment. It underscores the moral and ethical responsibilities of individuals and societies to confront hatred and bigotry, drawing lessons from the Holocaust to prevent history from repeating itself. The resolution calls for the citizens of Michigan to reflect on this dark chapter in history and to promote understanding and tolerance through education, as mandated by state law requiring instruction on genocide in social studies curricula.