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118TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 832 

Commemorating the annual celebration of Dı ́a de los Muertos in the United 

States and around the world. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 

Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mrs. RAMIREZ, Mr. GARCI ́A of Illinois, Ms. 

BARRAGA ́N, Mr. CASTRO of Texas, Ms. CARAVEO, Ms. VELA ́ZQUEZ, Mr. 

ESPAILLAT, Mr. CASAR, Ms. STANSBURY, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. OCASIOCORTEZ, Mr. COSTA, Mr. CORREA, Ms. LEE of California, Ms. NORTON, 

Ms. SA ́NCHEZ, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. SALINAS, Mr. TONKO, Mrs. 

WATSON COLEMAN, Mr. CA ́RDENAS, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. RUIZ, Mr. 

CARTER of Louisiana, and Mr. SOTO) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Commemorating the annual celebration of Dı ́a de los Muertos 

in the United States and around the world. 

Whereas, on November 1 and 2 of each year, the United 

States celebrates All Souls’ Day, also known as Dı ́a de 

los Muertos or Day of the Dead, to honor friends, family 

members, and loved ones who have passed; 

Whereas Dı ́a de los Muertos includes traditions and rituals 

that trace their origins to diverse celebrations and beliefs 

held by pre-Hispanic cultures and indigenous groups of 

Mesoamerica; 


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•HRES 832 IH 

Whereas Dı ́a de los Muertos celebrations in pre-Hispanic 

times were led by the goddess Mictecacihuatl, known as 

‘‘Lady of the Dead’’, and the celebration lasted a month; 

Whereas after the Spanish arrived in Mexico and began converting the native peoples to Roman Catholicism, the holiday was moved to coincide with All Saints’ Day and All 

Souls’ Day; 

Whereas the memory of loved ones is commemorated through 

a traditional altar containing ofrendas (offerings) and 

honoring their memory ensures they never cease to exist; 

Whereas Dı ́a de los Muertos allows individuals, families, and 

communities to mourn, reflect, and celebrate the universal experience of death, through their ancestors, loved 

ones, and the living; 

Whereas community events celebrate the memory of the departed and educate younger generations about cultural 

heritage; 

Whereas Dı ́a de los Muertos reinforces familial bonds and the 

importance of honoring one’s ancestry; 

Whereas Dı ́a de los Muetros emerged and gained prominence 

during the 1960s, symbolizing cultural pride, heritage, 

and resistance; 

Whereas the tradition of Dı ́a de los Muertos has grown in 

popularity across the United States, showcasing the vast 

influence of Mexican culture on American society; 

Whereas Latinos have played a pivotal role in enriching the 

cultural tapestry of the United States; 

Whereas the blending of traditions and shared celebrations 

exemplifies the unity and diversity that strengthen the 

United States as a Nation; 


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Whereas Latinos account for 20 percent of the total United 

States population; 

Whereas Spanish is the most common language spoken behind English in the United States; 

Whereas Latinos are estimated to reach 111,000,000 in numbers by 2060; and 

Whereas Latinos have made substantial contributions in various industries including arts, sciences, politics, and business, further contributing to the Nation’s progress: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the annual celebration of Dı ́a de 

3 los Muertos in the United States and around the 

4 world; 

5 (2) celebrates the remembrance of Latinos and 

6 loved ones that have enriched the United States; and 

7 (3) recognizes the cultural contributions Mexi8 cans and Mexican Americans have made to the 

9 United States. 

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