Senate Joint Resolution
No. 2
CHAPTER 93
Relative to Cesar Chavez.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
July 26, 2001.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SJR 2, Polanco.
Cesar Chavez: postage stamp.
This measure would respectfully request the United States Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp with the image of Cesar Chavez to recognize his contributions to American life.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez was a cherished American who left an extraordinary legacy of great accomplishments and service to humanity; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez overcame the difficulties and barriers of poverty and migrant life; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez exemplified, in his life and work, the indomitable spirit of human labor; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez led by example and provided a role model for all people battling racial and economic discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez demonstrated that the use of nonviolence was a viable means for resolving conflicts; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez demonstrated that through service every person can make a contribution to improve American life and the human condition; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez forged a legacy of conviction and principled leadership that serves as a beacon for all Americans; and
WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez received the highest civilian honors from both the United States and Mexico, that is, the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Aguila Azteca; and
WHEREAS, California has declared, commencing March 31, 2001, Cesar Chavez’ birthday as the “Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning” to provide all school children in California an opportunity for community service and to inculcate the value of service to others; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature of the State of California respectfully requests the United States Postmaster General to issue a postage stamp with the image of Cesar Chavez to recognize his contributions to American life; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States, and to the United States Postmaster General.