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IN SCR0023

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/30/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Niezgodski

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes "Farmworkers Awareness Week" and honors Indiana's over 30,000 year-round, seasonal, and migrant farmworkers who contribute billions of dollars annually to the state's economy

  • Acknowledges Cesar Chavez on his birthday (March 31) for his dedication to nonviolent organizing for fair wages, safe labor conditions, and farmworker dignity

  • Commends Proteus, Inc., an Iowa-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving migrant and seasonal farmworkers, immigrants, and others in Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska since 1979

  • Proteus, Inc. provides health, educational, and economic opportunities while promoting diversity, respect, and accessibility in its programs

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Kokomo chapter of Proteus, Inc.

Legislative Description

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION recognizing "Farmworkers Awareness Week", Cesar Chavez, and the work of Proteus, Inc.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Pensions and Labor

1/30/2020

Committee Referrals

Pensions and Labor1/30/2020

Full Bill Text

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