A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27, 2025 AS “INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY” IN THE CITY OF POMONA Whereas, January 27th is recognized around the world as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and extermination camp; and WHEREAS, on November 1, 2005, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution establish January 27th as an international day of commemoration in memory of the Holocaust victims; and Whereas, the year 2025 holds profound significance as it commemorates 80 years since the end of World War II and the Holocaust, during which over six million Jewish men, woman, and children were systemically persecuted and murdered; and WHEREAS, the Holocaust serves as a harrowing reminder of the devastating consequences of hatred, bigotry, and dehumanization, and a solemn call to action for all communities to reject these forces in our society; and Whereas, International Holocaust Remembrance Day underscores the global commitment to confront Holocaust denial, distortion and the spread of hateful ideologies that continue to threaten the fabric of our society; and Whereas, the City of Pomona recognizes the importance of education present and future generation about the Holocaust to prevent such atrocities from ever happening again, and promoting a culture of empathy, tolerance, and justice; and Whereas, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day and throughout the year, we encourage all citizens to promote human dignity and rebuke evil and hatred wherever it occurs.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POMONA does hereby proclaim January 27, 2025 as:
“INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY”
Dated this 3rd day of February, 2025