Declare January 27, 2019 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day
In Plain English
The city formally recognizes January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. This date marks the liberation of Auschwitz concentration camp in 1945. The proclamation honors Holocaust victims and survivors while promoting education about this history.
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Approve consent calendar
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Public Comments
3 public comments — 3 spoken
- Roberta SpeakermanIn person
- Julie FreestoneIn person
- Oliver PollakIn person
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