South Carolina H 5496: Carlos Dunlap

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2025-2026 Bill 5496 Text of Previous Version (Apr. 02, 2026) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 5496

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE YOM 
HASHOAH (HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY) AS A DAY OF SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE FOR THE 
VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF THE HOLOCAUST BEGINNING AT SUNDOWN ON APRIL 13 AND 
CONTINUING THROUGH APRIL 14, 2026. 

Whereas, Yom HaShoah, 
also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, is observed annually in the spring on 
the twenty-seventh day of the Hebrew month of Nisan to commemorate the six 
million Jews murdered during the Holocaust and to honor the survivors and their 
resilience; and

Whereas, the Holocaust, 
also known as the Shoah, was the systematic state-sponsored persecution and 
murder of approximately six million Jews by Nazi Germany and its collaborators 
during World War II, and millions of others, including Roma, Poles, disabled 
individuals, LGBTQ individuals, Soviet prisoners of war, and political 
dissidents, who were also targeted; and

Whereas, the memory of 
the Holocaust serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of 
intolerance, bigotry, and hatred, and underscores the importance of promoting 
respect for human rights, equality, and the dignity of all people; and 

Whereas, antisemitism, 
including harassment on the basis of actual or perceived Jewish origin, 
ancestry, ethnicity, identity, affiliation, or faith, remains a disturbingly 
persistent, pervasive, and growing problem; and 

Whereas, there has been 
a sharp rise in antisemitism and extremism this past year in South Carolina, 
across the country, and around the world; and 

Whereas, the citizens 
of South Carolina are encouraged to reflect on the lessons of the Holocaust and 
continue to work together to build a future that values the humanity of each 
individual, free of antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry; and 

Whereas, survivors of 
the Holocaust, their families, and communities, as well as the organizations 
dedicated to preserving Holocaust history, serve as living testaments to the 
resilience of the human spirit and the importance of ensuring that such atrocities 
are never repeated; and 

Whereas, the citizens 
of South Carolina are encouraged to observe Yom HaShoah through remembrance 
ceremonies, moments of silence, and participation in educational programs that 
foster a deeper understanding of the Holocaust, its historical context, and the 
ongoing fight against hatred, discrimination, and antisemitism; and 

Whereas, the State of 
South Carolina reaffirms its commitment to support survivors of the Holocaust 
and honor the legacy of those who perished by ensuring that their memory 
endures for generations to come; and 

Whereas, Yom HaShoah 
calls for the education of future generations about the history and impact of 
the Holocaust, the importance of combating antisemitism, intolerance, and all 
forms of hate, and ensuring that "never again" remains a guiding principle. 
Now, therefore, 

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the 
South Carolina House of Representatives, 
by this resolution, recognize Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) as a day 
of solemn remembrance for the victims and survivors of the Holocaust beginning 
at sundown on April 13 and continuing through April 14, 2026. 

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