The House Concurrent Resolution recognizes January 27, 2026, as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Vermont. This day is significant as it commemorates the victims of the Holocaust, which resulted in the systematic persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews and millions of others, including various marginalized groups, by Nazi Germany during World War II. The date was chosen to honor the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a site of immense tragedy where over 1.5 million individuals lost their lives. The resolution emphasizes the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent the recurrence of such atrocities and to combat ongoing antisemitism.

The resolution also highlights the role of Holocaust survivors, their families, and organizations like the Vermont Holocaust Memorial in preserving the history and lessons of the Holocaust. It calls for education and community efforts to foster a society that respects all individuals and is free from antisemitism. The Vermont General Assembly aims to promote awareness and understanding of the Holocaust's horrors, encouraging collective action to ensure that such human tragedies are never repeated. A copy of the resolution will be sent to the Vermont Holocaust Memorial to further support its mission.