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Mayor proclaims April 20–27 Days of Remembrance for Holocaust victims
Summary
Mayor Rebecca Erickson read a proclamation designating April 20–27, 2025, as Days of Remembrance for Holocaust victims, noting the U.S. law establishing national remembrance dates and urging citizens to remember the victims and reject hatred.
Mayor Rebecca Erickson read a proclamation at the start of the April 9 meeting designating April 20–27, 2025, as Days of Remembrance for victims of the Holocaust and noting the national observance (Yom HaShoah on April 24, 2025).
The proclamation cited Public Law 96-388 and the United States Holocaust Memorial Council’s designation of remembrance dates. The mayor urged citizens to remember the victims, to remain vigilant against hatred and to respect the rights of all to practice their faith. Councilmembers and staff encouraged residents to visit the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and resources such as the Shoah Foundation’s Voices project for survivor testimony.
Council observed a moment of recognition and then moved to general business.
