Arizona Senate recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Day
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Senators read a proclamation marking Jan. 27, 2026 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, recalled historical facts about the Holocaust, urged combating antisemitism, and announced the Executive Tower would be illuminated in yellow that evening.
Senators Angus and Epstein read a legislative proclamation on Jan. 27, 2026 recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Arizona and urging education and reflection on the Holocaust. The proclamation cited the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz’s liberation and recounted the systematic persecution and murder of Jews and other targeted groups during World War II.
Speakers noted a recent rise in antisemitism and extremism ‘‘this past year in Arizona across the country and around the world,’’ and urged communities to work against hatred and bigotry. A survivor’s family member, Bev Kreher, was invited to the floor to share a brief personal reflection about escaping Germany in 1938.
The proclamation also stated the Executive Tower of the State of Arizona would be illuminated in yellow that night in remembrance of the victims. Members observed a moment of silence on the Senate floor and reiterated that the day should be used for education and programs that combat intolerance.
The reading included factual historical counts and survivor testimony presented as part of the proclamation and remarks; the proclamation text and the speakers’ remarks are recorded in the Senate journal.