The Senate Resolution introduced by Santarsiero and co-sponsors 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, from 1933 to 1945. The resolution highlights the rise of anti-Semitic propaganda, discriminatory laws, and the broader targeting of various marginalized groups, emphasizing the human rights violations that occurred during this dark period in history.

The resolution also notes the significance of January 27, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by Soviet soldiers in 1945, which serves as a reminder of the atrocities faced by Holocaust victims. Established by the United Nations in 2005, this day is dedicated to honoring the lives lost and reaffirming a commitment to human rights, while educating future generations to prevent the recurrence of such genocides. The Senate's recognition aims to promote awareness and remembrance of the Holocaust and its lessons.