Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Dolores Huerta Day: Honoring a Civil Rights Leader
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Resolutions that honor individuals are often seen as symbolic and frequently do not receive a formal vote on the House floor.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially recognize April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day. It celebrates her life as a famous leader who fought for the rights of farm workers and women.
- Huerta is best known for starting the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez. She helped lead major strikes and boycotts that forced companies to give farm workers better pay and safer working conditions.
- She also created the famous slogan Si Se Puede, which means Yes We Can. This phrase has been used for decades by people fighting for fairness and equal rights across the country.
- The resolution highlights her work in getting more women and Latinos involved in government. She has received many honors for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Official Title
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
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