SF 1509

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/25/2014 02:57pm

A bill for an act
relating to state government; designating March 31 as Cesar Chavez Legislative
Day; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 3.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [3.9224] CESAR CHAVEZ LEGISLATIVE DAY.
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new text begin (a) Every year, March 31 shall be known as Cesar Chavez Legislative Day
to celebrate the growing Latino community in Minnesota. Latinos make up the
fastest-growing demographic group in the state, with a current population of over 250,000
individuals throughout the state. Dedicating March 31 of each year as Cesar Chavez
Legislative Day provides the citizens of Minnesota the opportunity to learn about and
appreciate the Latino community and their contributions to our state.
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new text begin (b) As a community organizer, Chavez improved the lives and working conditions of
millions of Latinos nationwide. He dedicated his life to advocating for labor rights, political
representation for racial and ethnic minorities, environmental justice, registering voters,
and improving literacy for farm workers to enable them to become United States citizens.
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