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.
This resolution formally recognizes the victims of the 1990 Happy Land Social Club fire in the Bronx, which killed 87 people and was the deadliest fire in New York City until the 9/11 attacks. It designates March 25, 2026, as a day of remembrance to honor the victims and acknowledge the tragedy's impact on the community. The resolution also reaffirms support for fire safety enforcement and community protection measures that emerged from the disaster.
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