On Holocaust Remembrance Day, County Executive Bruce A. Blakeman was joined by other elected officials and Jewish community leaders at the Nassau County Executive Ceremonial Chamber. County Executive Blakeman signed a bill creating a Nassau County Anti-Semitism Task Force.
“Joining with hundreds of Jewish community leaders, elected officials, and residents, we sent a message loud and clear that anti-Semitism and hate of any kind is not welcome here in Nassau County.” County Executive Blakeman said. “I look forward to working with this task force to help root out anti-Semitism, educate our children about the history of anti-Semitism, and make sure those who engage in anti-Semitic language and behavior are held accountable.” He continued.
Following the signing of the Anti-Semitism task force bill, County Executive Blakeman hosted a dome lighting ceremony on the front steps of the Theodore Roosevelt Legislative & Executive Building in observance of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
“Today we pause to remember and honor the more than 6 million innocent Jews and other innocent people murdered by Nazi Germany and others,” County Executive Blakeman said. “As we light the dome of the county building yellow, we pledge to do everything we can to end hate and anti-Semitism, and to never let what happened in the Holocaust happen again.”
Legislator Mazi Pilip added “"Tonight we remember. We light this dome and know the words of Elie Wiesel - for the dead and the living we must bear witness."