Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of New York
Assembly Resolution 869 is a memorializing resolution that asks Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim January 27, 2026, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in New York State. The resolution recounts the history of the Holocaust, including the murder of 6 million Jews and millions of other victims under Nazi rule, and emphasizes the importance of remembrance, education, and vigilance against antisemitism, hatred, persecution, and tyranny.
The measure is commemorative rather than regulatory: it does not create a new law, impose duties, or change any state agency powers. Instead, it expresses the Legislature’s support for an annual observance aligned with International Holocaust Remembrance Day and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the Governor. Its practical effect is to encourage public recognition, educational programming, and remembrance activities across New York on January 27, 2026.
Because this is a memorializing resolution, it has no direct legal impact on the New York Consolidated Laws, state agencies, or private parties. Its effect is symbolic and ceremonial, reinforcing the state’s recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day and supporting public education and commemoration efforts related to Holocaust history, antisemitism, genocide prevention, and human rights awareness.
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly supportive and solemn. The resolution frames Holocaust remembrance as morally urgent and historically necessary, stressing the need to honor victims, educate future generations, and prevent future atrocities. No opposing views, votes, or committee objections are provided in the available record, so the context suggests consensus or at least no recorded controversy.
No formal contention is shown in the available materials, and there are no committee transcripts or recorded votes indicating disagreement. The only potentially debatable aspect is the broader policy question of whether state government should issue commemorative proclamations, but the resolution itself is nonbinding and purely honorary. The bill’s emphasis on antisemitism, genocide, and the continuing relevance of Holocaust remembrance is presented as a shared civic value rather than a contested policy issue.