H.R. No. 954

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend César Chávez Committee is sponsoring its annual César Chávez Marcha in Corpus Christi on April 1, 2017; and

WHEREAS, César Chávez devoted his life to the pursuit of social and economic justice for farmworkers through nonviolent means; he helped found the National Farm Workers Association, a forerunner of the United Farm Workers, and organized strikes, pickets, and boycotts to draw national attention to the unhealthy working and living conditions endured by those who tend the fields; and

WHEREAS, The Coastal Bend César Chávez Committee is dedicated to educating and inspiring generations of South Texans by celebrating and advancing the legacy of César Chávez; the organization's 18th annual march coincides with its César Chávez state holiday celebration and follows the official Texas holiday, César Chávez Day, on March 31, 2017; and

WHEREAS, By bringing the community together to pay tribute to the life and achievements of César Chávez, the Coastal Bend César Chávez Committee embodies the spirit of the movement he led, and it is indeed fitting to recognize the organization's important efforts; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the Coastal Bend César Chávez Committee's 18th annual César Chávez Marcha and extend sincere best wishes to its organizers and participants for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Coastal Bend César Chávez Committee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 954 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2017, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House