HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 2024 Days of RemembrancePROCLAMATION
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
May 6, 2024
WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state-sponsored systematic persecution, annihilation and
genocide of six million Jews and millions of other Holocaust victims by Nazi
Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945, with 17 million
murdered; and
WHEREAS, the history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral
responsibilities of individuals, societies and governments; and
WHEREAS, we the people of the City of Edina should always remember the terrible events
of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution, genocide, and
tyranny; and
WHEREAS, despite the lessons of history, acts of genocide are to this day being perpetrated
in many parts of the world and horrific crimes motivated by bias are being
committed in this country; and
WHEREAS, we the people of the City of Edina should actively rededicate ourselves to the
principles of individual freedom in a just society; and
WHEREAS, the Days of Remembrance are set aside annually, occurring in April or May, to
coincide with the national celebration of Yom Hashoah for the people of the
City of Edina to remember the victims of the Holocaust, as well as to reflect on
the need for respect of all peoples and continuing vigilance against bias and
genocidal acts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Act of Congress, the United States Holocaust Memorial Council
designate annually the Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust,
including the Day of Remembrance known as Yom Hashoah.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Edina does
hereby recognize and continue to promote the
DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE
in memory of the victims of the Holocaust and in honor of the survivors as well as the rescuers
and liberators, and further proclaim that we, as citizens of the City of Edina will work to
promote human dignity and confront hate whenever and wherever it occurs.
Dated this 16th day of April 2024.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor