Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1051 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1051

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and 
             the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 10, 2026

Mr. Moore of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Figures, Mr. Rogers of Alabama, 
  Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Strong, Mr. Palmer, and Ms. Sewell) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
                         and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and 
             the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.

Whereas Mardi Gras is celebrated every year as a date of importance by residents 
        and visitors of the city of Mobile, Alabama;
Whereas Mardi Gras, the conclusion of the annual Carnival celebration in Mobile, 
        Alabama, has been celebrated since 1703, making it the oldest official 
        home of Carnival celebrations in the United States;
Whereas the past 3 centuries have been marked by a consistent celebration of 
        parades, throws, and festivities that mark the end of Carnival and the 
        beginning of the Christian fasting season of Lent;
Whereas Mardi Gras remains a broadly loved and widely recognized day of cultural 
        and historical significance by the community in Mobile, Alabama; and
Whereas Mardi Gras, and the celebration of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, serves 
        as a reminder of the original landing of French settlers in the 
        Louisiana territory, which originally set its capital in Mobile, 
        Alabama: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the historic 
origin of the celebration of Mardi Gras in the United States as being 
in Mobile, Alabama.
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