The House Resolution introduced by a group of representatives recognizes January 27, 2025, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in Pennsylvania. This day commemorates the Holocaust, during which the Nazi regime systematically persecuted and murdered approximately 17 million people, including 6 million Jews, between 1933 and 1945. The resolution highlights the historical context of the Holocaust, detailing the rise of anti-Semitic propaganda, discriminatory laws, and the broader targeting of various marginalized groups by the Nazis. It emphasizes the importance of remembering this tragedy to honor the victims and to reaffirm a commitment to human rights.

The resolution also notes that January 27 marks the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1945, a significant event in Holocaust history. Established by the United Nations in 2005, International Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a reminder to educate future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust and to prevent future genocides. The resolution calls for the condemnation of religious intolerance and violence against individuals based on their ethnic or religious backgrounds, reinforcing the need for ongoing vigilance against such injustices.