Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta.
Summary
House Resolution 279 expresses formal support for designating April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day" to recognize the labor leader’s lifelong work in civil rights and social justice. The resolution honors her role as a co-founder of the United Farm Workers and her advocacy for fair wages, improved working conditions, and gender equality. While this measure serves as a symbolic tribute rather than a law creating a federal holiday, it aims to promote public awareness of Huerta’s historical contributions to American labor and civil rights movements.
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Submitted in House
Mar 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 31, 2025