SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 371

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Cesar Chavez Memorial Alliance of South Texas on the occasion of the 12th Annual Cesar Chavez March in Laredo, which is taking place March 21, 2015; and

WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez founded the National Farm Workers Association and used nonviolent means to gain increased rights and compensation for farm workers; today, the memorial alliance honors his legacy by advocating for the hardworking individuals in the farming field, especially the Chicano workers; and

WHEREAS, This year's march is honoring the Texas Rio Grande legal aide attorney Guadalupe Canales and a high school senior and migrant worker Zulema Lopez; at the event, many of the speakers are former Mexican American migrant farm workers, and Rio Bravo Mayor Francisco I. Peña is the main speaker; and

WHEREAS, Cesar Chavez was a celebrated leader who is remembered across the nation for his commitment to those who had little or no political representation, and the Cesar Chavez March is an opportunity to reflect on his monumental contributions to this nation's society; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Cesar Chavez Memorial Alliance of South Texas for their work honoring the legacy of Cesar Chavez and extend to them best wishes for a successful 12th Annual Cesar Chavez March in Laredo; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Zaffirini

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 16, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate