By: Rangel H.R. No. 639
73R9821 SRD-D
R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The late Cesar Chavez was the founder of America's
1-2 first successful farm labor union, and throughout his life
1-3 exemplified the highest principles of nonviolent social action and
1-4 personal sacrifice for the cause of civil rights and economic
1-5 justice; and
1-6 WHEREAS, The death of Mr. Chavez on April 22, 1993, has been
1-7 mourned by millions of Americans inspired by his courage and
1-8 dedication; and
1-9 WHEREAS, The Mexican-American Legislative Caucus has
1-10 requested the use of the house chamber on May 6, 1993, for the
1-11 purpose of a memorial service paying tribute to the life and work
1-12 of Cesar Chavez; now, therefore, be it
1-13 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
1-14 Legislature hereby grant permission, in accordance with house rules
1-15 and the policies of the Committee on House Administration, for the
1-16 Mexican-American Legislative Caucus to use the chamber of the house
1-17 of representatives for a memorial service for Cesar Chavez from
1-18 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on May 6, 1993, if the house is not in
1-19 session.