S.Res. 521 · 109th Congress

A resolution commending the people of Albania on the 61st anniversary of the liberation of the Jews from the Nazi death camps, for protecting and saving the lives of all Jews who lived in Albania, or sought asylum there during the Holocaust.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2006-06-27
Latest action
2006-06-27 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Commends the people of Albania for protecting and saving the lives of Jews, both native and refugee, living in Albania during the Holocaust.

Commends Yad Vashem in Israel and encourages others to recognize Albanians who took action to protect Jews during the Holocaust for their heroism.

Reaffirms Senate support for close ties between the United States and Albania.