Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez' Birthday

March 28, 2008

Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez' Birthday
Friday, March 28, 2008
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in honor of the 81st anniversary of Cesar Chavez' birthday on March 31:
"Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working people. With enormous passion and dignity, he claimed for America's farm workers the rights that must be possessed by all workers: a good job, a fair wage, and a safe workplace.
"I was proud that the House acted last year on legislation that could allow for the inclusion of significant places in Cesar Chavez' life in the National Park System. It would be a fitting tribute to a man whose good works so deeply impacted America.
"On the occasion of what would have been Cesar Chavez' 81st birthday, we pause to thank this great man for the gifts he gave to America's workers, to rededicate ourselves to the causes he championed, and to recommit our nation to renewing the American dream for all. As Cesar Chavez said, 'Si Se Puede!'"