Recognizing the victims of the Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx, New York City, New York, on March 25, 1990, and designating March 25, 2026, as the day of remembrance of the Happy Land Social Club fire.

Key Points

• This resolution officially honors the 87 people who died in an arson fire at the Happy Land Social Club in the Bronx on March 25, 1990. It names March 25, 2026, as a special day to remember the victims and their families.
• Most of the victims were young immigrants from Honduras, specifically from the Garifuna-American community, as well as people from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. The resolution recognizes the deep impact the tragedy had on these communities.
• The fire was the deadliest in New York City since 1911 and led to major changes in safety laws. Because of this tragedy, the city created much stricter fire codes and required nightclubs to have better smoke alarms and sprinkler systems.
• By passing this, Congress expresses its support for the survivors and reaffirms a commitment to fire safety and building inspections to prevent similar disasters from happening in the future.

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