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GA SR1366

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Fort

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Origin

Senate

2009-2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 31, 2010, as César E. Chávez Day at the Georgia state capitol in honor of his birthday and legacy
  • Honors Chávez (born 1927) as the founder of the United Farm Workers and a champion for civil rights, labor rights, voting rights, women's rights, and environmental protections
  • Notes that nine states—California, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin—already celebrate March 31 as an official holiday
  • References prior supporting resolutions by the Georgia Latino Forum (January 26, 2008) and the Council of Columbus, Georgia (October 7, 2008), as well as a 2009 rally at the state capitol organized by GALEO and affiliated organizations
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the César E. Chávez National Holiday organization in Los Angeles, California

Legislative Description

Cesar E. Chavez Day at State Capitol; recognize March 31, 2010

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2010

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