[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E322-E323]
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                       COMMEMORATING YOM HASHOAH

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                         HON. CARLOS A. GIMENEZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. GIMENEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust 
Remembrance Day. On April 13th, we joined Jewish communities across 
South Florida and the world to remember the six million Jews murdered 
during the Holocaust, to honor the survivors, and to reflect on the 
immense courage of those who resisted oppression.
  In South Florida, the Committee of the Yad Vashem USA Foundation 
hosted a Community-Wide Yom HaShoah Commemoration at the Beth Torah 
Benny Rok Campus in North Miami Beach. This solemn program brings 
together civic leaders, clergy, survivors, and

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families in a shared moment of reflection and resilience.
  The date of Yom HaShoah, April 14th, was intentionally chosen for its 
proximity to the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. It is a 
powerful symbol that the history of the Holocaust is not only one of 
tragedy and loss, but also of dignity and resistance.
  As our community gathers, we reaffirm our collective responsibility 
to stand against antisemitism, hatred, and indifference in all its 
forms. The work of the Yad Vashem USA Foundation is more critical than 
ever, ensuring that Holocaust education remains a priority and that the 
lessons of the past continue to guide future generations.
  It is a privilege to represent a community so dedicated to the 
promise of ``Never Again.'' I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring 
the memory of the victims and in thanking the South Florida Committee 
of the Yad Vashem USA Foundation for their tireless commitment to 
keeping the light of remembrance alive.

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