January 27, 2026
Mayor's Office
DATE: January 27, 2026
TO: Members of the City Council
FROM:
Mayor Martinez and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Subject:
Proclamation recognizing January 27, 2026, as
International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The City of Richmond recognizes January 27, 2026, as
International Holocaust Remembrance Day, honoring the
millions persecuted during the Holocaust. This day
emphasizes the city’s dedication to remembering history, combating hatred, and promoting justice and human
dignity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
PROCLAMATION recognizing January 27th as
International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of
Richmond – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503)
and Councilmember Cesar Zepeda (510-620-6593).
DISCUSSION:
The City of Richmond acknowledges January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, marking the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau by the Soviet Red Army. This day is a solemn commemoration of the Holocaust, where six million Jewish individuals, along with millions of others including Romani people, the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, Polish and Soviet civilians, political dissidents, and various marginalized groups, suffered systematic persecution and annihilation under the Nazi regime from 1933 to 1945. The city recognizes the critical AGENDA
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January 27, 2026
importance of remembering these atrocities and the early warning signs of genocide, emphasizing the need to educate about the Holocaust and to build a community that actively combats anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred. This remembrance is not only a tribute to the victims and survivors but also an opportunity to reflect on the moral responsibilities of individuals and societies to prevent genocide and to vocally condemn it. Mayor Eduardo Martinez, representing Richmond's City Council and its residents, proclaims January 27, 2026, as a day for the people of Richmond to mourn the victims of the Holocaust and to reaffirm their commitment to respect, human dignity, and justice for all.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Proclamation