Austin News

Governor Greg Abbott marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day by illuminating the Governor's Mansion in yellow. This gesture was made to honor the millions who perished during the Holocaust.

"Today, we remember and pray for the millions of people who were killed during this atrocious period of history," said Governor Abbott. He emphasized that it serves as a "solemn reminder of the intense oppression the Jewish people faced and continue to face."

Abbott noted that both he and his wife, Cecilia, took part in lighting the mansion. He stated, "Antisemitism and hate have no place in our state, in our country, or in the world." The governor reaffirmed Texas's support for Jewish communities and Israel, stating that "Texas proudly stands with the Jewish people and with Israel today and every day."