CER 26-0071 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0071) honors Olivia Cadaval, a longtime advocate for DC's Latino community and cultural preservation. It formally recognizes her life and work - including her leadership at El Centro de Arte, her role at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and her mentorship of underrepresented artists - without creating any new policies or obligations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication and serves solely as a symbolic tribute. It directly affects no individuals or entities through policy changes, as it is a commemorative gesture only.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2025

Committee Review

Council Passage

Jul 2025

Signed into Law

Jul 2025

Introduced Jul 9, 2025 Signed Jul 14, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits

MODERATE

This document shows the transition of a ceremonial resolution from its introduction stage to enrolled status. The text content remains substantively the same, though there are minor formatting adjustments and a citation addition. The bill honors Olivia Cadaval, a community leader who documented Latino history in D.C. and worked at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

TECHNICAL

Added 'ENROLLED ORIGINAL' header and bill number '26-71' to indicate the document has been formally enrolled and approved by the Council.

Added effective date language in Section 3, changing from 'upon publication in the Register' to 'immediately'.

Added formal citation language allowing the resolution to be referenced as the 'Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025'.

Minor formatting adjustments including line breaks, spacing, and punctuation throughout the document.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2025

How they voted

12–0

Passed

Total votes 12

Jul 14, 2025

D Democratic10

10 Yea

100% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jul 14, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0)

council

Jul 9, 2025

Introduced

CER26-0071 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors