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City of Sunny Isles Beach Proclamation € y4 id,P\a a 4F fuN st" WHEREAS, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration and extermination camp, to honor the memory of the six million Jewish men, women, and children, as well as millions of other innocent victims, who were systematically persecuted and murdered by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during the Holocaust; and WHEREAS, the Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history and serves as a solemn reminder of the consequences of unchecked hatred, antisemitism, discrimination, and indifference; and WHEREAS, in 2005, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day to encourage education, remembrance, and reflection in order to prevent future acts of genocide and crimes against humanity; and WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach (the "City') is a diverse and inclusive community that values human dignity, mutual respect, and the protection offundamental human rights for all people, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or background; and WHEREAS, remembering the Holocaust honors the victims and survivors, preserves historical truth, and reinforces the moral responsibility of present and future generations to confront hatred, bigotry, and intolerance wherever they arise; and WHEREAS, the City is committed to fostering understanding, promoting tolerance, and standing against antisemitism and all forms of hatred through education, civic engagement, and community dialogue. NOW, THEREFORE, DO I, Larisa Svechin, as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, hereby proclaim January 27, 2026, as "International Holocaust Remembrance Day" in the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Date: January 27, 2026 Mayor Larisa Svechin 778