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ASHLAND
A Proclamation in Honor of Cesar Chavez
Whereas, on March 31, we celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez, a champion for social
justice and advocate for the hardworking people who build and sustain our nation. Born into poverty
and raised by migrant workers, Chavez courageously dedicated his life to improving conditions for
workers across the country. Chavez witnessed firsthand the inequities of an economy that left millions
of hardworking Americans behind.
Whereas, when Cesar Chavez founded the United Farm Workers of American alongside Dolores
Huerta, he drew national attention to the many agricultural workers who experience inhumane working
conditions and unlivable wages. Through strikes, marches, and boycotts, he inspired millions of people
across the county to fight for a safe and healthy workplace, better wages, improved workplace
protections from sickness and disability, and other core rights and protections.
Whereas, in the process, Chavez inspired generations of people across all backgrounds, ages, and
industries to organize, bargain, and expand opportunity for workers and their families. His devotion to
"La Causa" brought hope to workers and Latinos across the Nation, and his fight for justice, equality
and dignity gave workers and Latinos everywhere a voice.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tonya Graham, Mayor of the City of Ashland, Oregon, on behalf of the City Council,
do hereby acknowledge March 31 as Cesar Chavez Day. and call upon the people of Ashland to
observe this day with appropriate reflection and to advance the rights and dignity of working people.
In Ashland we are Better Together
Dated this 19th day of March 2025
Tonya Graham, Mayor
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Alissa Kolodzinski, City Recorder