Fort Worth council proclaims Holocaust Remembrance Week; Jewish Federation leaders accept proclamation
February 25, 2026 | Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas
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The Fort Worth City Council formally recognized Holocaust Remembrance Week and presented a proclamation to representatives of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
Barry Abels, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, accepted the recognition and thanked the council, saying in part, "the lessons of, remember, do not forget are very, very important today," and urging education and reflection to prevent future atrocities.
Council members credited Elizabeth Beck for bringing the recognition forward and noted the observance aligns with the global commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27. Representatives from local Jewish organizations attended and were thanked for their leadership.
What’s next: The proclamation was made during the meeting as a ceremonial recognition; no policy action was attached to the proclamation.
Barry Abels, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, accepted the recognition and thanked the council, saying in part, "the lessons of, remember, do not forget are very, very important today," and urging education and reflection to prevent future atrocities.
Council members credited Elizabeth Beck for bringing the recognition forward and noted the observance aligns with the global commemoration of the liberation of Auschwitz on January 27. Representatives from local Jewish organizations attended and were thanked for their leadership.
What’s next: The proclamation was made during the meeting as a ceremonial recognition; no policy action was attached to the proclamation.
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