A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE JANUARY 27, 2026, AS "INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY" IN SOUTH CAROLINA, A DAY OF REFLECTION AND REMEMBRANCE FOR THE VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST; TO ENCOURAGE THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH CAROLINA TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE HOLOCAUST, ITS HISTORICAL CONTEXT, AND THE ONGOING FIGHT AGAINST HATRED, DISCRIMINATION, AND ANTISEMITISM; AND TO REAFFIRM THE STATE'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST AND HONOR THE LEGACY OF THOSE WHO PERISHED IN THE HOLOCAUST BY ENSURING THAT THEIR MEMORY ENDURES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
H5030 is a House resolution that designates January 27, 2026, as “International Holocaust Remembrance Day” in South Carolina. The resolution frames the day as one of reflection and remembrance for Holocaust victims and survivors, and it calls on South Carolinians to participate in educational and commemorative activities that deepen understanding of the Holocaust, its historical context, and the continuing need to confront hatred, discrimination, and antisemitism.
The resolution includes a series of findings describing the Holocaust as the systematic persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators, while also noting that Roma, Poles, disabled individuals, LGBTQ individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents were among those targeted. It also emphasizes the liberation of Auschwitz, the importance of preserving Holocaust memory, and the state’s commitment to supporting survivors and ensuring that “never again” remains a guiding principle.
Because H5030 is a resolution rather than a statute, it does not amend the South Carolina Code or create enforceable legal obligations. Its practical effect is symbolic and commemorative: it formally recognizes a remembrance day, encourages educational programming and public reflection, and expresses the House’s support for Holocaust survivors and opposition to antisemitism and other forms of hate.
The overall sentiment reflected in the bill text is strongly supportive, solemn, and educational. The resolution is written in a commemorative tone and presents Holocaust remembrance as a shared civic responsibility. No committee debate or recorded votes were provided, so there is no evidence of opposition in the available record.
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. The resolution’s emphasis on antisemitism, extremism, and the need for Holocaust education suggests its purpose is broadly unifying, though its references to rising antisemitism and hate may resonate differently depending on the audience. In the absence of transcripts or votes, no identifiable lawmakers, groups, or amendments appear to have raised objections.