Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

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This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Nadeau
Last action: 2025-08-15
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

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Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition

This resolution honors Olivia Cadaval for her contributions to the Latino community in Washington, D.C., and her work in arts and education.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes and honors Olivia Cadaval's life and achievements.
Celebrates Ms. Cadaval’s dedication to documenting and advocating for Latino communities in Washington, D.C.
Acknowledges her role as the Director of El Centro de Arte and her work with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Commends her mentorship of young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

Who It Names or Affects

The District of Columbia Council
Olivia Cadaval's family, friends, and community

Terms To Know

Ceremonial Resolution: A type of resolution that honors or recognizes individuals or events without requiring any legal action.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not provide financial support or create new laws.
The effects are symbolic and do not change existing policies or regulations.

Bill History

2025-08-15 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0071, Effective from Jul 14, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008961
2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-07-14 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0071
2025-07-09 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0071 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-71

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

July 14, 2025

To remember, honor, and celebrate the life of Olivia Cadaval.

WHEREAS, Olivia Cadaval was born and raised in Mexico City, immigrating to the
United Stated in 1961 to attend MacMurray College and later settling in Washington, D.C. in
1968, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval documented the history of D.C.’s Latino community and
advocated for spaces for Latino and other marginalized communities, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval served as the Director for El Centro de Arte, an arts
organization and community space for Latin-American artistic expression that operated for 20
years, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval earned a Ph.D. in American Studies and Folklife from the
George Washington University, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval served as a cultural liaison for the Smithsonian Folklife
Festival beginning in 1976, she went on to serve as the Curator and Chair of Cultural Research
and Education for the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, where she curated numerous
Smithsonian Folklife Festival programs, and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval mentored many young students, curators, artists and folklorists
throughout her career and retirement, especially those from underrepresented communities and;

WHEREAS, Ms. Cadaval continued her work in the community in her retirement,
including curating La Esquina, a photo exhibition documenting the Latino community of Mount
Pleasant, and.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “Olivia Cadaval Memorial Recognition Resolution of 2025”.

ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes, honors, and remembers and
the life of Ms. Olivia Cadaval.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.