IV 
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. OCASIO- 
CORTEZ, 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 con-
verting the native peoples to Roman Catholicism, the hol-
iday 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 uni-
versal experience of death, through their ancestors, loved 
ones, and the living; 
Whereas community events celebrate the memory of the de-
parted 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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•HRES 832 IH 
Whereas Latinos account for 20 percent of the total United 
States population; 
Whereas Spanish is the most common language spoken be-
hind English in the United States; 
Whereas Latinos are estimated to reach 111,000,000 in num-
bers by 2060; and 
Whereas Latinos have made substantial contributions in var-
ious industries including arts, sciences, politics, and busi-
ness, further contributing to the Nation’s progress: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the annual celebration of Dı´a de 
los Muertos in the United States and around the 
world; 
(2) celebrates the remembrance of Latinos and 
loved ones that have enriched the United States; and 
(3) recognizes the cultural contributions Mexi-
cans and Mexican Americans have made to the 
United States. 
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