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.. <br /> k 14 <br /> AL <br /> mays of Remembrance <br /> Aril 15-22,, 2007 <br /> Whereas: The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systemic persecution and annihilation of <br /> European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945; and <br /> Whereas: Six million Jews along with hundreds of t o san s of "cel s, gypsies,,people <br /> with handicaps, homosexuals,Jehovah's Witnesses, prisoners of war and political dissidents <br /> suffered grievously and were murdered under Nazi tyranny; and <br /> Whereas: "Me history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the moral. <br /> responsibilities of individuals,societies and governments; and <br /> Whereas The lays of Remembrance have been set aside as a time for all to remember the <br /> victims of the holocaust as well as to reflect on the need for respect of all people to strive to <br /> overcome intolerance and indifference through learning and remembrance; and <br /> Whereas: The people of the City of Roseville remember the terrible events of the Holocaust <br /> and especially the deaths of more than a million children who were victims and remain vigilant <br /> against hatred, persecution and tyranny; and <br /> Whereas The people of Roseville are dedicated to the principles of individual freedom in a <br /> just society; and. <br /> Whereas: `Fhe Roseville community Honors the memory of the victims, survivors, rescuers <br /> and liberators of the Holocaust, <br /> Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby declare April 15 to April 22 2007, <br /> including the Tray of Remembrance known as "'tom Hashoah on April 15,to be Trays of <br /> Remembrance in the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey, State of Minnesota, U.S.,r <br /> In.Witness Whereof, l have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Roseville <br /> to be affixed this 16th day of April 2047. <br /> .............. <br /> Mayor Craig D, Klausing <br />