WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Joe Baca (D-Rialto) will be participating two events this weekend honoring the life and work of labor leader Cesar E. Chavez, whose birthday is March 31. The first is a memorial breakfast on Friday, March 28 at 7:00 a.m. sponsored by ICHR that will be held at Gents Community Center, which is near San Bernardino Airport. The second is the Third Annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 a.m. at Rancho Verde Country Club sponsored by the Rialto Chapter of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA).

The Prayer Breakfast will feature Maria Martinez, MAPA National President, and music by Mariachi Estudiantes del Inland Empire.

Baca has introduced legislation that proposes the establishment and observation of a public holiday in honor of Chavez. It states that either Congress should amend the law to include a holiday in honor of Chavez, or the President should establish the holiday by executive order. The resolution also encourages public schools across the nation to teach students about the non violent philosophy and struggles of Cesar Chavez and his importance in American History.

"Cesar gave Latinos in this country a voice when we had none," Baca said. "He touched the lives of millions with his nonviolent struggle for justice, education, and equality."

"He was a beacon of hope for Latinos."
 

Who:	Congressman Joe Baca, ICHR, Local Community Leaders and Citizens
What:	Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Breakfast
When:	Friday, March 28, 2003 at 7:00 a.m.
Where:	Gents Community Center, 1462 East Art Townsend Drive, San Bernardino CA, 92408 (San Bernardino Airport)
Contact:	ICHR at (909) 885-5777, or Jesse Valenzuela in Congressman Baca's office at (909) 885-2222

 

Who:	Congressman Joe Baca, MAPA, Local Community Leaders and Citizens
What:	Third Annual Cesar Chavez Prayer Breakfast
When:	Saturday, March 29, 2003 at 8:00 a.m.
Where:	Rancho Verde Country Club in Rialto California
Contact:	Sara Garcia at MAPA at (909) 820-7035 or Jesse Valenzuela in Congressman Baca's office at (909) 885-2222

 

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