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César E. Chávez
Sponsored by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors
Photographer: George Rodriguez
The following collection of resources honor the legacy and name of César E. Chávez. They paint a portrait of his life's work within the California labor movement, his humanitarian/non-violent philosophies and unique distinction as one of the world's most respected civil rights advocates.
Community Service Week
Adopted by the State Legislature in 2001, the first César E. Chávez Day in the State of California was celebrated in recognition of César Chávez as an American hero - a leader who represented the values of hard work, democracy, justice, education, service to others, family, and respect as president of the United Farm Workers of America, AFL-CIO.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors declared the first César E. Chávez Community Service Week, March 25-31,2002. This year César E. Chávez Community Service Week will be observed from March 26-30, 2012 with a number of celebrations and activities planned in tribute to César Chávez's core values, service to others and the welfare of working families.
