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Designates November 1, 2025, as Fernando Valenzuela Day in California to honor the legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and his positive impact on the Latino and Hispanic community

Valenzuela was born November 1, 1960, in Sonora, Mexico, and became the first and only MLB player to win both the National League Cy Young Award and Rookie of the Year in the same season (1981)

Compiled 141 wins with the Dodgers (1980-1990), including a no-hitter, and holds all-time records among Mexican-born pitchers in wins (173), strikeouts (2,074), and innings pitched (2,930)

Became a U.S. citizen in 2015 and was appointed by President Obama as a special ambassador for citizenship and naturalization to promote citizenship among eligible permanent residents

Remained active in community service after his playing career, working with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, visiting migrant children at shelters, and distributing toys at Children's Hospital Los Angeles