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CALEXICO California AGENDA
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≤ COUNTY. CA WHERE CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO MEET
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 28, 2024
TO: Mayor and City Council
APPROVED BY: Esperanza Colo Waren, Gily Manager Cram Cali un PREPARED BY: Veronica L. Alvarado, City Clerk C
SUBJECT: Adopt Proclamation in observance of Cesar Chavez's Day =========- ============================================= Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Calexico adopts a proclamation recognizing March 31, 2024, Cesar Chavez's Day.
Background:
On March 28, 2014, former President of the United States, Barack Obama, requested to proclaim each March 31s as Cesar Chavez's Day and requested this to be declared as a National Holiday. Cesar Chavez's Day is observed by some States like Arizona, Texas, and California, to name a few. In California, State Offices, and schools close on March 31st in observance of Cesar Chavez.
Discussion and Analysis:
El Centro, California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc., submitted a request to Commemorate March 31, 2024, in honor of Cesar Chavez's and recognition of his services to the Latino Community.
Fiscal Impact:
None
Coordinated With:
City Manager
PROCLAMATION OF CITY OF CALEXICO IN OBSERVANCE
OF CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
March 31, 2024
WHEREAS, on March 31, 1927, Cesar Estrada Chavez was born and later became a founder and full-time labor activist for the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA; and WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez marched, fasted, and boycotted - campaigning for collective bargaining rights, a minimum wage, unemployment insurance and better health and safety standards for his fellow workers; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 1968, in Delano, California, Cesar E. Chavez conducted a 25-day fast reaffirming the UFWA's commitment to nonviolence that in a national awareness; and WHEREAS, on April 23, 1993, this great leader passed away, leaving a legacy of service and inspired millions of Latinos to achieve educational and political success; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 1994, Cesar E. Chavez posthumously became the second Mexican American to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President William J. Clinton, the highest civilian honor in the United States, and was honored by the State of California by the declaration of Cesar Chavez Day on the date of his birth; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate an American hero, let us be united in our efforts to stand up for the dignity and right of all workers. Cesar Chavez reminds us of the committee to the Latino community and to the American people. The American dream its within reach of all who live in our Nation, not just because it is right for economy, but because is the right thing to do for humanity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Calexico observes March 31, 2024, as Cesar Chavez Day and encourages all residents to recognize the contributions and the positive impact that Cesar Chavez has made for our Nation's workforce.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by Calexico City Council on this 3rd day of April 2024 by an affirmative roll call vote.
Gloria Guadalupe Romo, Mayor
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