Mayor Bevilacqua reflects on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Vaughan
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua delivered the following statement on International
Holocaust Remembrance Day:
“Today, we remember the
six-million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and we pay tribute to the
survivors.
“We will
take time to remember and contemplate this dark time from the past. This is a
time for reflection to help educate and enlighten ourselves and others so that
atrocities are never repeated.
“This
solemn day is also a meaningful reminder that raises awareness and deepens our
collective understanding of the lessons of the Holocaust.
“While
darkness still exists in the world, we must all play our part to ensure light,
and that which is good in all of us, is strong enough to withstand evil in
order to safeguard our shared values.
“In
Vaughan, our diversity is our strength. We speak 105 different languages and we
understand the significance of accepting and supporting the many cultures,
creeds and faiths here.
“Our city is home to
one of the largest populations of Jewish people outside of Israel. We value our
role as a centre for the spiritual, cultural, social and educational needs of
Jewish families throughout the GTA and across Canada.
“I encourage everyone
to reflect on this day by attending a ceremony commemorating Holocaust
Remembrance Day or using Vaughan’s vast network of public libraries to learn
more.”
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