Bill Text: GA SR1366 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Cesar E. Chavez Day at State Capitol; recognize March 31, 2010
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-03-30 - Senate Read and Referred [SR1366 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1366-Introduced.html
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Senate
Resolution 1366
By:
Senators Orrock of the 36th, James of the 35th, Fort of the 39th, Jones of the
10th, Stoner of the 6th and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
March 31, 2010, as César E. Chávez Day at the state capitol in
honor of Mr. Chávez's birthday; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
from humble beginnings in 1927, Mr. César E. Chávez, founder of
the United Farm Workers, rose to be a major force in American history, making
him a heroic figure of the 20th Century; and
WHEREAS,
through personal sacrifice, Mr. Chávez focused national attention on the
plight of farm workers, making the world aware of the necessity for safe and
fair working conditions in the fields of our nation; and
WHEREAS,
millions of Americans from across the nation of all races and nationalities
joined him in the movement for farm workers' rights; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Chávez was also a champion for civil rights, labor rights, voting
rights, and women's rights and was an early environmentalist, warning the public
of the devastating effects of pesticides on both farm workers and consumers;
and
WHEREAS,
as a result of these and other valuable contributions, nine states now celebrate
César E. Chávez's birthday, March 31, as a holiday, including
California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Michigan, Illinois, and
Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS,
countless schools, streets, libraries, and other public institutions have been
named after César E. Chávez, and many cities have honored him by
establishing an official city holiday on his birthday; and
WHEREAS,
the life of Mr. Chávez, who, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was an
adherent of nonviolent civil disobedience, serves as a model for all Americans;
and
WHEREAS, the César E. Chávez National Holiday organization, based in Los Angeles, California, is spearheading a national effort to win support for a national holiday and day of service, learning, and action to be established on his birthday, March 31; and
WHEREAS, the César E. Chávez National Holiday organization, based in Los Angeles, California, is spearheading a national effort to win support for a national holiday and day of service, learning, and action to be established on his birthday, March 31; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Latino Forum unanimously passed a similar resolution supporting the
César E. Chávez National Holiday effort at its 2nd Annual Meeting
on January 26, 2008, as did the Council of Columbus, Georgia, on October 7,
2008; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO), the GALEO Latino
Community Development Fund, and the GALEO Leadership Councils held a historic,
multiracial, and multiethnic rally in support of the César E.
Chávez National Holiday effort in 2009 at the state capitol, the second
annual event held in Georgia to honor César E.
Chávez.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
March 31, 2010, as César E. Chávez Day at the state capitol in
honor of his birthday and exemplary work on behalf of farm workers, civil
rights, labor rights, and women's rights.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body agree to celebrate the life of
Mr. Chávez by engaging in service, learning, and community actions that
represent his legacy on his birthday, March 31, and all through the
year.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the César E.
Chávez National Holiday organization.
