HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-004BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 24-004
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JANUARY 27, 2024
AS INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
WHEREAS, in 2005 the United Nations designated January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the
day for the world to both honor the millions who perished under Nazism, and to educate all peoples of the world about
the dangers of hatred, bigotry, racism and prejudice in all its forms; and
WHEREAS, the Holocaust resulted in the murder of nearly 6 million Jews, 1.5 million of whom were children,
comprising one third of the Jewish people, in addition to the killing of millions of members of other nationalities, minorities
and other targeted groups and individuals; and
WHEREAS, on January 27,1945, Auschwitz was liberated by the Allies. This is the day the world paid attention and
stood up on behalf of the Jewish people as an ally. On this day, 79 years ago, the world stepped in to flag and shine a light
on hatred and intolerance. We do this not only to remember, but to learn from the past so that we can prevent future
acts of evil and genocide; and
WHEREAS, Yom HaShoah (falling in April or May each year), is a day of communal mourning in the Jewish
community for the lives lost during the Holocaust, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is one of education and
awareness building for the whole world; and
WHEREAS, recent data shows an alarming rise in antisemitism. Jewish people make up 2.4%of the U.S. population
but are the targets of 60% of hate crimes linked to religion, and antisemitic acts have increased 388% compared to 2022.
A report from December 2023 shows a 700% increase in antisemitic incidents on college campuses, compared with the
same period in 2022; and
WHEREAS, a recent poll showed that 1 out of 5 of those who are 18-29 years old believes the Holocaust is a myth
and therefore International Holocaust Remembrance Day is an important time to educate and raise awareness to combat
antisemitism and intolerance of all kinds; and
WHEREAS, Butte County condemns antisemitism and is committed to preventing acts of hatred and intolerance
in all forms; and
WHEREAS, educating the public about the history of antisemitism and persecution of all minority groups is an
important step in providing accurate information and creating a climate of mutual respect and understanding;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors recognizes January 27th as
International Holocaust Remembrance Day and calls on all citizens of Butte County to pause and remember victims and
survivors of the Holocaust, to learn from its immense tragedy, to identify and oppose all expressions of antisemitism, and
to stand in solidarity with all people and groups who experience intolerance and hatred.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 23d day of January, 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: Supervisor Durfee, Connelly, Ritter, Teeter and Chair 7r-�
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
Melissa Kitts, Assistant Clerk of the Board
Tod'Kimmel ue, Chair
Butte Count Board of Supervisors